Beowulf heros shifted to today's hero's

Today’s hero’s shifted from courageous warriors who risked their life in battle, to ordinary people achieving a goal or helping someone out. In Webster's Dictionary, a hero is defined as a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of purpose, especially if this individual has risked or sacrificed his life. It can also be used in reference to a mythological or legendary figure, often of divine ancestry, who is favored by the gods, endowed with great courage and strength, and celebrated for his bold efforts. However, the definition of a hero has seemed to change since early English literature.
A hero is a person that fits his society’s view of someone to be praised. The definition of a hero is dependent on that society’s beliefs and laws. Heroes have had changing roles since people have written stories, and all have been the personification of each society, each civilization’s ideals. Ideal heroes are described differently throughout periods of history.
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