classical mythology the system of mythology of the Greeks and Romans together; much of Roman mythology (especially the gods) was borrowed from the Greeks
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(Greek mythology) priestess of Aphrodite who killed herself when her lover Leander drowned while trying to swim the Hellespont to see her
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Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
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a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
A hero (heroine for females), in Greek mythology and folklore, was originally a demigod, their cult being one of the most distinctive features of ancient Greek religion. Later, hero (male) and heroine (female) came to refer to characters who, in the face of danger and adversity or from a position of weakness, display courage and the will for self sacrifice—that is, heroism—for some greater good of all humanity. This definition originally referred to martial courage or excellence but extended to more general moral excellence.
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hero The principal character in a work of fiction.
hero A person who serves as a example of positive behavior, especially in some specific field.
hero A man distinguished by exceptional courage, nobility and strength.
hero A being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits; often the offspring of a mortal and a god.
