Article: Heroes

Heroes

At the heart of many of the world's most enduring myths and legends is a hero, a man or woman who triumphs over obstacles. Heroes are not all-powerful and immortal beings. Instead they represent the best of what it means to be human, demonstrating great strength, courage, wisdom, cleverness, or devotion.

immortal able to live forever

Not all heroes possess all these qualities. Through the ages cultures have produced various kinds of heroes who represent a wide


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range of virtues. The male-dominated civilization of ancient Greece, for example, admired strong warrior heroes. By contrast, in the ...

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