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Homer actually wrote about many famous Greek heroes. Some are among the following:
- Achilles, hero of the epic The Iliad
- Agamemnon, "the lord of all men" also found in The Iliad
- Odysseus, hero of The Odyssey but also found in The Iliad
- Ajax, there's two of them, take your pick from The Iliad
- Patroclus, Achilles's best buddy, from The Iliad
- Menelaus, Agamemnon's brother and husband of Helen, hero status however can be debated, found in The Iliad
There are of course more, but these listed above are some of the more well known.
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Who was the greek hero who is famous for his strength?
Heracles(known to the Romans as Hercules)
Where was Achilles the legendary hero from?
Achilles is a Greek hero from Homer's Iliad. He is the ruler/war lord for the Myrmidons. He's famous for this all-consuming rage.
How did Zeus become a greek hero?
Zeus was not a Greek Hero, but was the King of the Greek Gods. He father was the Titan, Cronus.
Is Hercules Greek or Roman?
Hercules is a Greek hero. -- The Greek hero was called Heracles. Hercules is simply his Latin (Roman) name.
Why did Odysseus become the most famous hero of all in greek myths?
Homer wrote an epic poem about him and his journeys from 400bc - 800bc
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