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Legendary Heroes - Hercules, Achilles, Theseus and more

Ancient legendary heroes, some of whom may have been deified, especially those from Ancient Greece, like Achilles, Odysseus, Hercules, Perseus, and Theseus, but not including bona fide historical heroes.
Orpheus - About the Mythological Hero Orpheus
Because of his great musical talent, the mythological Orpheus was given the singular privilege of having the opportunity to rescue his wife, Eurydice, from death.
Deiphobus
Deiphobus was a Trojan leader.
Who's Who in Greek Legend?
When you're reading the literature and history of Ancient Greece, there are a few names that should be as familiar to you as Shakespeare, the Bible, Kennedy, or Hitler. Here they are....
Bellerophon - The Iliad on the Greek Hero Bellerophon and the Chimera
Homer writes about Bellerophon and Proteus in Book VI of the Iliad.
Cecrops
Cecrops was the early king who civilized the people of what became Athens.
Heroes - Most Important Greek Heroes of Myth and Legend
Here are the major heroes of Greek legend. Two of them (Odysseus and Achilles) are from the Trojan War. The others were involved in adventures.

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