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ηρωικός
Lemma: ηρωικός
Translation: heroic; epic (adjective)
Etymology: Derived from the ancient Greek ἥρως (heros) meaning 'hero, warrior'. This is the source of the English word 'hero' and related terms like 'heroic'. The concept of the hero was central to ancient Greek culture, referring not just to brave individuals but often to semi-divine figures of legendary status who were sometimes worshipped in cult practices.