Alcides
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- proper noun
- Literature
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Alcides
- In classical mythology, Alcides is famed for completing the twelve labors assigned to him.
Examples
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I come to you as a mortal... to bring the wrath of Alcides... upon the tyrant who killed my mother.
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- And you tell us this is Prince Alcides?
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You will enjoy war, Alcides, and you will forget all this.
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His name will be Alcides... and he will never be an equal to his older brother.
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Is this the helmet of the Prince named Alcides?
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Alcides, I beg you to understand... that you have a purpose on this earth beyond this one desire.
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I'm older than you, Alcides, and heir to the throne!
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Alcides the Prince... betrays his king... but a son of Zeus takes his first breath of life tonight... and fulfills his promise to his father.
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The legend tells of Alcides, a hero of extraordinary strength and bravery.
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Many tales celebrate Alcides, the son of Zeus, known for his quests and heroic deeds.
Synonyms
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A hero from Greek stories with great strength who performed twelve difficult tasks
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A hero in Greek myths known for great strength who does twelve very hard tasks to live forever
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A very strong hero from Greek stories who performs twelve hard tasks to become immortal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Alcides comes from the old Greek root alkē, meaning 'strength' or 'defence'. That's why this name fits Heracles, the very strong hero famous for his twelve labors.