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Hercules

[hur-kyuh-leez] / ˈhɜr kyəˌliz /






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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

As Hercules, bass William Guanbo Su displayed an imposing instrument.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The C-130 Hercules -- manufactured by Lockheed Martin -- was carrying Bolivian banknotes, which scattered upon impact.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

The defence ministry later confirmed its C-130 Hercules was involved and that it had been transporting banknotes to the Central Bank of Bolivia.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Eurystheus very sensibly did not want to keep him and made Hercules carry him back.

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