Greek Foundations

The hero Hercules

You have probably seen movies about heroes, and you have already read literary works in this course that feature a hero figure. In examining the history of humans, historians find hero stories in almost any language from almost any time period. Why do you think this is? Why do you think hero stories are so popular in culture after culture, time after time?

Post your response to these questions in the discussion area. Then return to the topic several times over the next few days to read your course-mates' posts. Reply to at least two of them, making sure to offer new insights, ask questions, and encourage further conversation.