What do Greek heroes have in common?
If we were to look at the Greek heroes, there are some definite
common links. One of these common threads is the lack of fear.
Heroes like Achilles, Odysseus, and Hercules share a complete
abandonment of fear. These heroes are willing to stare death in the
face and not hesitate to confront such a grim adversary. Part of
their heroic composition is their unwillingness to retreat in the
face of death. Another one of their shared links is the reality of
their strength. Heroes like the aforementioned Greek standard are
not weak. They are strong in both physicality and in their
mentality. In the end, this level of mental austerity and brawn
allows them to achieve a level of arete to which all others aspire.
These are but a few of the common threads that the Greek heroes
share.