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Heracles
also known as Hercules, Herakles, Alcides
The hero of giant strength who, still bound to the older age, tried to seize the Delphic tripod and divert it elsewhere — but yielded before the power of the divine light. Emblem of mortal might overmatched by the solar order.
Greek Herakles — 'glory of Hera,' from Hera + kleos (glory).