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Heroes represent the link between gods and men in Greek mythology. Most of them were either demigods (direct sons/daughters of gods), or had divine heritage. They were the pinnacle of what it meant to be human.

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The heroes were archetypes for Greek life. They presented the ideal Greek man, and in many cases, established the superiority of one city over others.

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