Hero

A hero (masculine or gender-neutral) or heroine (feminine) (Ancient Greek: ἥρως, hḗrōs) is a person or main character of a literary work who, in the face of danger, combats adversity through impressive feats of ingenuity, bravery or strength, often sacrificing his or her own personal concerns for some greater good.

The concept of the hero was first founded in classical literature. It is the main or revered character in heroic epic poetry celebrated through ancient legends of a people; often striving for military conquest and living by a continually flawed personal honor code. The definition of a hero has changed throughout time, and the Merriam Webster dictionary defines a hero as "a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities". Examples of heroes range from mythological figures, such as Gilgamesh, Achilles and Iphigenia, to historical figures, such as Joan of Arc and Gandhi, to modern societal heroes like Rosa Parks.

Etymology

The word hero comes from the Greek ἥρως (hērōs), "hero, warrior", particularly one such as Heracles with divine ancestry or later given divine honors. (literally "protector" or "defender") Before the decipherment of Linear B the original form of the word was assumed to be *ἥρωϝ-, hērōw-; R. S. P. Beekes has proposed a Pre-Greek origin.

Heroic (horse)

Heroic (19211939) was an Australian Thoroughbred racehorse who won 21 races from 5 furlongs (1,000 metres) to 2 miles (1,600 m) and was a Leading sire in Australia.

Breeding

Heroic was sired by Valais (by the 1905 Epsom Derby winner, Cicero), his dam was Chersonese (GB) by Cyglad. This made him inbred twice in the 3rd generation to Cyllene and in the 3rd and 4th generations (4x3) to Illuminata through the half sisters Gas, dam of Cicero and Chelandry. Heroic was a brother to the useful sire, Thracian and a half-brother to the stakeswinner, Cimbrian.

Heroic was an outstanding type of yearling that fetched the top price of 1,800 guineas at the Inglis’ bloodstock sales.

Racing record

He was trained by Jack Holt who posthumously would become part of the 2001 inaugural class inducted in the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.

At two years: 1923-1924

Heroic’s stakes wins were:

  • 1923 AJC Breeders Plate 5 furlongs
  • 1923 VRC Maribyrnong Plate 5 furlongs
  • 1924 AJC Champagne Stakes 6 f
  • 1924 VRC Ascot Vale Stakes 6 furlongs
  • Podcasts:

    PLAYLIST TIME:

    Do You Love Me

    by: Herrick

    We lie alone each night
    Face to face together
    And as I watch you sleep
    I search for a trace of forever
    But your eyes are closed
    And I can't see the truth
    I've got to wake you up
    To get throught to you
    Do you love me
    Do you love me baby,
    I've just got to know
    Do you love me
    Do you love me,
    If you don't than let me go
    We're living separate lives
    You and I together
    We've built a wall so high
    I've got to find a way
    To reach you
    But your eyes are closed
    And I can't find the truth
    I've got to shake you up
    To get through to you
    Do you love me
    Do you love me baby,
    I've just got to know
    Do you love me
    Do you love me,
    If you don't than let me go
    I've giving it all,
    Loven blind
    Stay or go
    Make up your mind
    I've got half your heart
    I wanna love that's whole
    Love me or leave,
    I've got to know
    Open up your eyes
    So I can see the truth
    It's time to wake you up




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