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culture hero
cul′ture he`ro
n. 1. a mythical or mythicized historical figure who embodies the aspirations or ideals of a society. 2. a mythical figure considered by a people to have founded its fundamental institutions or provided the basis for its subsistence. [1945–50] culture hero
culture heroA person, either real or mythical, who embodies or is seen as the foundation of the cultural values or achievements of a society, group of people, or period of time. Karl Marx became both a villain to those opposed to Communist ideology and a culture hero for those who embraced the ideals of Socialism. Mythical figures such as Cúchulainn and historical figures like Brian Boru have long been held as culture heroes in Ireland.See also: culture, hero |