Hero: In mythology and legend, a man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his bold exploits, and favored by the gods. A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life. The principal male character in a novel, poem, or dramatic presentation. Beowulf is a hero of the ages. He is a seemingly invincible person with all the extraordinary traits required of a hero. He is able to use his super-human physical strength and cour ....