Literary Stories of Heroism
Odysseus
By: Casey Williams from Warsaw, OhioOdysseus
is the Greek hero (known as Ulysses by the Romans) of the epic story The Odyssey by Homer.
Sir Gawain
By: Andrew from W. St. PaulSir Gawain
was one of the greatest knights of King Arthur's Round Table.
Frodo Baggins
By: Elizabeth Lozowski from WarsawFrodo Baggins
saves Middle Earth in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
Hua Mulan
By: Lydia from NewmarketHua Mulan
is an historical figure who is celebrated in stories and film.
Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger
By: Kaiti from CincinnatiHarry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger
showed heroism through almost insurmountable odds.
The Hero in Pop Culture ~ Stories That Inspire
By: Ellen Wilson Fielding<br><h4><i>The American Enterprise</i>, September 2000<...The Hero in Pop Culture
~ Stories That Inspire
explores what makes a classic story.
Atticus Finch
By: Jason from ColbyAtticus Finch
is the heroic lawyer from Harper Lee's novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'
Beowulf
By: Matt KillenbeckBeowulf
is the hero of an epic poem in Old English.
Kupe
By: Abigail Hau, Hillview Christian School, Christchurch, NZ"A distant land, cloud capped, with plenty of moisture and a sweet scented soil" (Kupe)
Herakles (Hercules)
By: Patrick SandysHerakles (Hercules)
is the best known of all Greek mythological heroes.
Jason and the Argonauts
By: Claudia Herrera HudsonJason and the Argonauts
were a crew of brave Greek Mythological heroes.
Snow Queen
By: Michail from SmorgonSnow Queen
is a Hans Christian Andersen story that shows that love can overcome all.
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Joseph Campbell Foundation - Joseph Campbell was an American author and teacher best known for his work in the field of comparative mythology.