What is a Hero?(a response to The Odyssey)

What is a Hero?
Hero-1. 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. 2. A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life
I believe a hero is someone who people look up to and admire like a role model. Heroes are important because they give people hope and help them to go on even in the toughest situations. For example in the move "Enemy Behind the Gates" when a soldier tells his commanding officer th…