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Hercules is one distinct example of a Hero for many reasons and is renowned as the most popular of the Greek Heroes. Hercules had an unusual birth which is one sign of a hero. Hercules' also showed extraordinary talent at a young age when he strangled two serpents in his hands to save his own life; this shows Hercules great strength and potential. Hercules' father is Zeus so there is no surprise there. One characteristic of a hero is that before they became a hero they were like "contestants" and had to perform specific tasks to be chosen as a hero. This is evident in Hercules' story when he had to perform the 12 labors. He performs the 12 labors because there was a prophecy about him (another sign of a hero) where if he did these labors he could become immortal. These are just a few of the many characteristics of being a hero where Hercules' is definitely one of them.

Odysseus is a second example of a hero who fits into the category of the Greek hero who has very different experiences that define him as a hero than Hercules does. For one, Odysseus went on a great quest after he and his people had won the war over the Trojans. Odysseus was also favored by the gods which is one sign of a true hero. Athena helped him many times throughout the story. One of which was when she saved him from drowning; Athena also helped him succeed in killing all of the suitors. However without the help of Athena Odysseus could not have been as successful as he was. Odysseus was also born into royalty which is a clear sign of a hero and eventually became king of Ithaca.

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Probably about the same as today. What makes a hero?

Loyal

Brave

Trustworthy

Fight for what they believe in

Might of saved someone from someone or something

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