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    Heroes from ancient mythologies possessed superhuman qualities like great strength, courage, and immortality. However, not all heroes had all these traits. Cultures produced different types of heroes representing various virtues. In ancient Greece, male warriors who fought in battles were often heroes, while in Egypt, priest-magicians who used magic were considered heroes. Some female heroes also emerged by outwitting enemies using intelligence or strong personalities. Famous heroes from different cultures include Odysseus, Orpheus, Jason, Hercules, Aeneas, and Shaka from Zulu culture in Africa.

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    Heroes from ancient mythologies possessed superhuman qualities like great strength, courage, and immortality. However, not all heroes had all these traits. Cultures produced different types of heroes representing various virtues. In ancient Greece, male warriors who fought in battles were often heroes, while in Egypt, priest-magicians who used magic were considered heroes. Some female heroes also emerged by outwitting enemies using intelligence or strong personalities. Famous heroes from different cultures include Odysseus, Orpheus, Jason, Hercules, Aeneas, and Shaka from Zulu culture in Africa.

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    Heroes from ancient mythologies possessed superhuman qualities like great strength, courage, and immortality. However, not all heroes had all these traits. Cultures produced different types of heroes representing various virtues. In ancient Greece, male warriors who fought in battles were often heroes, while in Egypt, priest-magicians who used magic were considered heroes. Some female heroes also emerged by outwitting enemies using intelligence or strong personalities. Famous heroes from different cultures include Odysseus, Orpheus, Jason, Hercules, Aeneas, and Shaka from Zulu culture in Africa.

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    HEROIC FIGURES

    In Mythology
    HEROES
    mmortal able to live forever

    Not all heroes possess all these qualities.

    Through the ages cultures have produced various


    kinds of heroes who represent a wide range of virtues.

    he male-dominated civilization of ancient Greece,


    • By contrast, in the mythology of
    ancient Egypt, where religion played
    a central role at all levels of society,
    the heroes were often priest-
    magicians. In many cultures women
    became heroes by using their
    intelligence or forceful personalities to
    outwit a foe.
    UNDERWORLD land of
    the dead
    deity god or goddess
    epic long poem about
    legendary or historical
    heroes, written in a grand
    style
    • Odysseus
    • Orpheus
    • Jason
    • Hercules
    Shaka, a hero of
    Zulu people
    of southern Africa,
    • Aeneas
    • Botoque
    • Prometheus
    • Souw
    • Hercules
    • Kutoyis
    • Kama
    • Cuchulain
    • Litulone
    Yamato-takeru

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