Calling for a Hero I
In today's definition of a hero is any person who is admired or idealized for courage, brave, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Someone who is willing to risks his or her own life to help someone else. A hero is someone who goes above and beyond the call of duty to help others. For example the men and women in the armed force fight against terrorism. The ancients would agree with some parts of that definition but not other stuff. To the ancients a hero fit the following qualities: Noble: Heroes were of high birth. Often, at least one parent was divine. Courageous: Heroes didn't show fear in the face of a challenge. Strong: Heroes possessed great physical strength—in some cases to an almost supernatural degree. Bold: Without hesitation, heroes undertook difficult quests, adventures and challenges to prove themselves Skillful: Often the skill mastered by heroes was in war but they were expected to excel in some pursuit. Hospitab...