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Heracles
Boy NameGreek Mythology Origin
Meaning
Latinized form of HERAKLES. However, the spelling used by the Romans was Hercules.
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Heracles Patroos
Heracles Patroos ( ancestor) is the divine epithet of Heracles in ancient Macedonia.
CompassionSpiritualityWisdom
Heracles Kynagidas
Heracles Kynagidas (, "The Huntsman") was the patron god of hunting in the Macedonian Kingdom, to whom hunting trophies were dedicated.
LeadershipSuccess
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