hero

Classical myth a being of extraordinary strength and courage, often the offspring of a mortal and a god, who is celebrated for his exploits

Hero

, Heron

1st century ad, Greek mathematician and inventor

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What does it mean when you dream about a hero or heroine?

The hero(ine) is a universal archetype, a symbol, among other things, for the self, even our ideal self. Our creativity and our sense of initiative. Dreaming about being rescued by a hero(ine) is more complex. It could represent either the intervention by our own higher self or a feeling of weakness, helplessness, incompetence, and, as a consequence, a need to be rescued.

Hero

grief-stricken when her beloved Leander drowns while swimming the Hellespont, she drowns herself. [Gk. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 450]

See: Suicide

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ALICIA, pictured, seems to be under the impression that Lachlan has been spending so much time with the Metcalfes because he hero-worships David, but this week it becomes clear that she's the real object of his affections.

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EMMERDALE - ITV ALICIA, pictured, seems to be under the impression that Lachlan has been spending so much time with the Metcalfes because he hero-worships David, but this week it becomes clear that she's the real object of his affections.

EMMERDALE - ITV ALICIA, pictured, [...]

But the 18-year-old striker, who hero-worships Didier Drogba, says brother Jordan could be an even bigger star and has urged the club to buy him.

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