Hero VII

A hero or heroine (Old High German helido) is a person who has performed a heroic deed, i.e. a special, extra-ordinary achievement. This can be real or fictional persons, figures from history (such as national heroes), but also from legends, sagas or fictional works (superheroes). His heroic abilities can be of physical nature (strength, speed, endurance, etc.) or spiritual (courage, willingness to sacrifice, fight for ideals, virtue or dedication to fellow men). The Zedler dictionary from the middle of the 18th century defined: "Hero, lat. heros, is one who is gifted by nature with a handsome figure and exceptional physical strength, has achieved fame through brave deeds, and has risen above the common rank of men. 

The religious scientist Georges Dumézil pointed out in the Indo-European comparison that many structurally comparable god sagas from India to Europe could go back to common prehistoric heroic sagas. An extraordinary athletic performance is required to become a hero in sports, but it is only through skillful management that an athlete can become a brand through sustained consistent performance.