Hero

1- a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for hisbrave deeds and noble qualities.

2- a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualitiesor has performed

a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal.

3- the principal male character in a story, play, film, etc.

4- Classical Mythology .

a.

a being of godlike prowess and beneficence who oftencame to be honored as a divinity.

b.

(in the Homeric period) a warrior-chieftain of specialstrength, courage, or ability.

c.

(in later antiquity) an immortal being; demigod.

5-hero sandwich.

a)the bread or roll used in making a hero sandwich.