(Roman mythology) The Roman name for the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was the son of Jupiter and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 12 labours performed to redeem himself after killing his family.

A Hercules beetle

plural of Hercules beetle

A type of rhinoceros beetle, Dynastes hercules known for its considerable strength and for being one of the longest insects in the world.

A stick of great size and weight.

plural of Hercules club

toil and duty chosen in preference to ease and pleasure

plural of Hercules ant

Camponotus herculeanus, a species of carpenter ant.

(historical) The two promontories at the Strait of Gibraltar, and thus the western limit of the Mediterranean world.