Webster's Dictionary defines the word hero as a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities; one that shows great courage. The song Hero, popularized by Mariah Carey says that a hero lies in each and every one of us. A woman trapped in a burning house may consider the fireman who saved her ...

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In The Odyssey, Odysseus and Telemachus embark on parallel heroic journeys to unite their family. The Online Oxford Dictionary provides the following definition of a hero: "A person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities." During Homer...

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