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Shaping Heroism: a concept between myth and reality
by Mihaela Manolache
The concept of heroism has been in the attention of artists, philosophers, and writers since ancient times. Models of virtues, perfection, and beauty, heroes and heroines have inspired people and remained in humanity’s memory for centuries. From the Trojan war to the Crucifixion and later, to the remarkable leaders of modern history such as Napoleon, Mandela, or Gandhi, people describe by their deeds what truly makes a hero. For some was a divine birth, for others was integrity, destiny, bravery, and honour. One thing is for sure: their stories became a prototype of perfection and provided a pattern for ordinary people about how they should righteously live their lives.
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Heroes represent not only the cherished figures painted on the canvas but also a list of moral values that has the power to influence and create social norms. Heroes have won legendary wars, defeated supernatural creatures, led people to freedom, and changed entire societies. Today we admire and appreciate the sacrifice and the fight for justice, regardless of its nature, of those that did everything they could to…
