Hercules

Hercules

Abbreviation:
Her
Genitive:
Herculis
Translation:
Hercules
Right Ascention:
17h 0m
Declination:
30°

Among his famous Twelve Labors, Hercules defeated the Nemean Lion (otherwise known as Leo) and the many-headed beast called Hydra. While fighting Hydra, Hercules also killed the little crab, Cancer.

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