hero
he.ro \'he--(.)ro-, 'hi(*)r-(.)o-\ n or heroes [L heros, fr. Gk he-ro-s] pl 1a: a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability 1b: an illustrious warrior 1c: a man admired and emulated for his achievements and qualities 2a: the principal male character in a literary or dramatic work 2b: the central figure in an event or period Hero n [L, fr. Gk He-ro-] : a priestess of Aphrodite loved by Leander