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heros
Greek · ancient
"a legendary warrior or demigod"
a figure of superhuman strength or courage, often semi-divine
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heros
Latin · ancient
"a legendary figure of great deeds"
adopted through Greek epic and legend
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heroe
Old French · medieval
"a hero"
carried the legendary figure into French
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hero
English · medieval
"a person admired for courage or noble deeds"
settled as the English word for a figure of great courage
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