The fifth largest of the 88 modern constellations. It was also one of Ptolemy's 48 constellations. It was named after the Roman name (Hercules) of the Greek mythological hero Herakles (source: Wikipedia).
The Roman name for the mythical Greek hero Heracles, son of Zeus and the mortal Alcmena.
a large constellation in the northern hemisphere between Lyra and Corona Borealis
in Classical mythology a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
