In Arabic he is called Al Giscale, the strong one.
Plate 11: HERCULES (the Mighty One)
There are 113 stars in this constellation. Seven are of the 3rd magnitude, seventeen of the 4th, etc.
The brightest star, α (in his head), is named Ras al Gethi, and means the head of him who bruises.
The next, β (in the right arm-pit), is named Kornephorus, and means the branch, kneeling.
The star κ (in the right elbow) is called Marsic, the wounding.
The star λ (in the upper part of the left arm) is named Ma'asyn, the sin-offering.
While ω (in the lower part of the right arm) is Caiam, or Guiam, punishing; and in Arabic, treading under foot.
Thus does everything in the picture combine to set forth the mighty works of this stronger than the strong man armed!