2007-10-22 12:08:05 · 4 answers · asked by c12step 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
whats an epic hero
2007-10-22 12:35:36 · update #1
[just quoting:]
"An epic hero is a larger-than-life figure from a history or legend, usually favored by or even partially descended from deities, but aligned more closely with mortal figures in popular portrayals. The hero participates in a cyclical journey or quest, faces adversaries that try to defeat him in his journey, and returns home significantly transformed by his journey. The epic hero illustrates traits, performs deeds, and exemplifies certain morals that are valued by the society from which the epic originates. They usually embody cultural and religious beliefs of the people. Many epic heroes are recurring characters in the legends of their native culture.
Epic heroes throughout history [...] - see link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epic_hero
2007-10-22 12:54:53 · answer #1 · answered by Mirko 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A hero is someone who risks their lives for something greater than themselves, but who also doesn't sacrifice something even larger.
Someone who kills in the name of their religion is NOT a hero.
Someone who dies protecting their nation is, but not if they kill innocent people in the process.
It's a subtle line.
Some people confuse "hero" with role-model. Thank you, no, a hero may me a role-model, but a role-model has to earn the title of "hero" by risking their lives for others.
2007-10-22 13:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by mckenziecalhoun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a real hero cant fly and doesnt have have superhuman streangth a real superhero treats all people as equals loves thier nieghbor and trys to do good anyone can be a hero even a child
2007-10-22 18:54:24 · answer #3 · answered by Maddie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a real hero is someone who has done something you can look too and appreciate it would also be someone you want to emulate like Martin Luther king or your parents
2007-10-22 12:23:34 · answer #4 · answered by djerskine11520 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋