A General Overview of Heroes

14 Common Heroic Traits

Characteristics of a Hero
 Sacrifice: the forfeiture
of something highly
valued for the sake of
something or someone
else considered to have
a greater value or claim

 Determination: is a
fixed intention or
resolution; a firmness of
Siegfried – legendary Norse hero purpose or resolve
 Characteristics of a Hero
 Courage: that firmness of
spirit and swell of soul
which meets danger
without fear

 Dedication: a selfless
devotion; complete and
whole hearted fidelity or
the act of binding oneself
to a course of action
Greek Hero Odysseus with Nausicaä
Characteristics of a Hero
 Valor: is courage
exhibited in war, and can
not be applied to single
combats

 Selfless: the quality of

impartial and unselfish
concern for the welfare of
others; acting with less
concern for yourself.

English Hero Robin Hood

Characteristics of a Hero
 Loyalty: the feeling of
allegiance or the act
of binding oneself to a
course of action

 Intrepidity: firm,
unshaken courage

Legendary Hindu Hero Rama

Characteristics of a Hero
 Focused: the ability to direct one's energy
toward a particular point or purpose;
concentration
The four heroes from the Chinese classic Journey to the West
Characteristics of a Hero
 Conviction: a fixed or
strong belief; a
necessity of the mind
or an unshakable
principle

 Gallantry: is
adventurous courage,
which courts danger
with a high and
cheerful spirit.

Persian hero Rostam

Characteristics of a Hero
 Perseverance: a persistent
determination

 Fortitude: often been styled

"passive courage," and consists
in the habit of encountering
danger and enduring pain with
a steadfast and unbroken spirit.

 Bravery: daring and impetuous

courage, like that of one who Sir Galahad, a hero of
has the reward continually in Arthurian legend
view, and displays his courage
in daring acts