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1. mythopedia.com › topics › greek-heroesGreek Heroes – Mythopedia

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   Jun 20, 2023 · The Greek heroes were a group of especially notable or superhuman mortals whose achievements defined the mythical Age of Heroes. In Greek religion, they were often given cult honors after their death and worshipped in “hero cult.” The Greek concept of “hero” is difficult to pin down.

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2. www.blueletterbible.org › lexicon › g1754G1754 - energeō - Strong's Greek Lexicon (kjv)

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   ἐνεργέω energéō, en-erg-eh'-o; from G1756; to be active, efficient:—do, (be) effectual (fervent), be mighty in, shew forth self, work (effectually in).

3. biblehub.com › greek › 2041Strong's Greek: 2041. ἔργον (ergon) -- Work, deed, action ...

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   • Matthew 11:2 N-ANP. GRK: δεσμωτηρίῳ τὰ ἔργα τοῦ χριστοῦ. NAS:heard of the worksof Christ, KJV:the prison the worksof Christ, INT:prison the worksof the Christ.
   • Matthew 11:19 N-GNP. GRK: ἀπὸ τῶν ἔργων αὐτῆς. NAS:wisdom is vindicated by her deeds. INT:by the deedsher.
   • Matthew 23:3 N-ANP. GRK: δὲ τὰ ἔργα αὐτῶν μὴ. NAS:according to their deeds;for they say. KJV:ye after their works:for they say, INT:however the worksof them not.
   • Matthew 23:5 N-ANP. GRK: δὲ τὰ ἔργα αὐτῶν ποιοῦσιν. NAS:all their deedsto be noticed. KJV:all their worksthey do for. INT:moreover the worksof them they do.

4. harvardpress.typepad.com › hup_publicity › 2013The Heroic Tradition - Harvard University Press Blog

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   Jun 17, 2013 · In Greek tradition, a hero was a human, male or female, of the remote past, who was endowed with superhuman abilities by virtue of being descended from an immortal god.

5. chs.harvard.edu › book › nagy-gregory-the-ancientThe Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours - The Center for Hellenic ...

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   In Greek tradition, a hero was a human, male or female, of the remote past, who was endowed with superhuman abilities by virtue of being descended from an immortal god. Despite their mortality, heroes, like the gods, were objects of cult worship.

6. biblehub.com › greek › 1411Strong's Greek: 1411. δύναμις (dunamis) -- Power, strength ...

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   Pronunciation: DOO-nah-mis. Phonetic Spelling: (doo'-nam-is) Definition: Power, strength, ability, might, miracle. Meaning: (a) physical power, force, might, ability, efficacy, energy, meaning (b) plur: powerful deeds, deeds showing (physical) power, marvelous works.

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   What does power mean in Greco-Roman mythology?

   • It can also refer to moral power and excellence of soul, as well as the power inherent in a person or thing by virtue of its nature. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of power was significant, often associated with rulers, deities, and natural forces.

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   What makes a Greek hero unseasonal?

   • In Professor Nagy's list of the characteristics of the prototypical Greek hero, he writes that the hero was "un-seasonal". This basically means that the greatest heroes were born into dire circumstances of some kind. Heracles (known to the Romans as Hercules) - the greatest hero of all - is the poster boy for unseasonality.

   What makes a Greek hero? - Ancient Heroes

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   Why is the Ancient Greek hero important?

   • That question is at the core of The Ancient Greek Hero, which introduces (or reintroduces) students to the great texts of classical Greek culture by focusing on concepts of the Hero in an engaging, highly comparative way. The classical Greeks’ concepts of Heroes and the “heroic” were very different from the way we understand the term today.

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   Why was power important in the Greco-Roman world?

   • Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of power was significant, often associated with rulers, deities, and natural forces. The New Testament writers, particularly Paul, redefined power in the context of God's kingdom, emphasizing divine power over human strength.

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   Did Greek mythical figures have a hero cult?

   • On the one hand, there were many Greek mythical figures who were recipients of hero cult, yet who failed to exhibit the typical qualities of the hero (divine parentage, military accomplishments, etc.). On the other hand, some mythical figures who did display typical heroic qualities do not seem to have enjoyed a hero cult.

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   Why did the Greeks bury their heroes in monumental graves?

   • The Greeks tended to connect their heroes with anonymous monumental graves, many of them from the Bronze Age; however, this may simply be due to the fact that these graves were large and impressive and housed bodies whose true identities had long been forgotten.

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8. ancientheroes.net › blog › what-makes-a-greek-heroWhat makes a Greek hero? - Ancient Heroes

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   Dec 11, 2016 · The excavations carried out by Schliemann and later archaeologists have revealed that this Late Bronze Age civilization, which we call Mycenaean, was the first advanced civilization in Greece (and one of the most advanced in all of Bronze Age Europe). The Mycenaeans built lavish palaces, as well as bridges, roads, and aqueducts.