Difference between Alcides and Heracles

What is the difference between Alcides and Heracles?

Alcides as a proper noun is (archaic) hercules. while Heracles as a proper noun is son of zeus and alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. most famous for his 13 labors performed to redeem himself after killing his family.

Alcides

Part of speech: proper noun

Definition: (archaic) Hercules.

Heracles

Part of speech: proper noun

Definition: Son of Zeus and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 13 labors performed to redeem himself after killing his family.

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