Hercules

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Some argued he was an ancient fertility figure, others a Roman Hercules, or even a later satire of Oliver Cromwell.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The U.S. was present in those areas during World War II, and currently flies Hercules C-130 military transport planes out of Kangerlussuaq for several months of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The Hercules bench set, composed of five seats made from the same slab of eucalyptus, $12,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The crash is the second time a Hercules C-130 has been involved in a deadly accident in as many months.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Iphicles screamed and tried to get out of bed, but Hercules sat up and grasped the deadly creatures by the throat.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton