Alcides
Alcides noun - (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality.
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Heracles
Heracles noun - (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality.
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- Note that Heracles was originally called Alcides, but renamed Heracles ("glory of Hera") to appease Zeus' wife.
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