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Widisith is a short poem about the great travels of Widsith, the scop. It gives an idea of the historic greatness and the heroic legends prevalent in world of Germania.

Beowulf is a heroic poem composed around the eighth century, celebrating the exploits of the great warrior, Beowulf.

Coriolanus, immortalized by Shakespeare and soon on-screen by Gerard Butler, demonstrates the perils of politics and how quickly renown can disappear.

In Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain satirizes the portrayal of the great hero by making the protagonist a dirty, mischievous, fowl-mouthed little boy.

Heroic Adventures celebrates 20 years in 2006. Liberty Girl, Psyche, Giant, and Anthem (by Roy Thomas) headline the Malone produced line. Look for them.

She was the first to demonstrate that while the Germans could capture a country they could not conquer the determination or spirit of the people.

David Gemmell has been rightly heralded as one of fantasy's most talented and prolific writers and a standard-bearer of the heroic fantasy sub-genre

Celebrate Father's Day with a ceremony to knight Dad and knightly activities. Then you'll really have a reason to say, "Yes, sir" and call him, 'Sir Dad.

The Live, Laugh and Love Issue: wherein Our Hero bares all in a 4 disc DVD boxed set by its genius creators.

"Roger Malvin's Burial" reflects an American heroic society whose roots originate in the violent civilizations of the past, a time when the gun replaces the sword.

Epic Mount farming in Outland raids and instances can be good fun and help boost a player's reputation with various Burning Crusade factions.

Nathaniel Hawthorne's tale juxtaposes the strikingly similar codes and expectations of a war-like, heroic society against the equally rigid moral demands of Christianity.

The newest raid dungeon to be released, and where all of the good gear comes from until patch 3.3 launches, getting through Trial of the Crusader can be a tricky task.

Arguably Pope's most famous poem, "The Rape of the Lock" is a satirical and funny mock-epic poem.

Students and teachers are excited about the recent film release of Beowulf. These activities bring the epic poem to life in the high school English classroom.

In World of Warcraft, the Slam Rotation is a must have for the dedicated Warrior. The changes in Wrath of the Lich King make a potent maneuver even better.

Only a few leaders can communicate an inspiring vision. The key to effective leadership communication is to be able to draw good ideas out of others.

Post heroic leadership places facilitation skills above intelligence. Gone is the heroic individual with the wisdom to cut through complexity single-handedly.

Stoke City managed to secure a famous win against a Tottenham side who dominated the majority of the match.

Get a look at the two free map packs that the marketplace offers and the one newly discounted for gamers.

The Rwandan Genocide of 1994 started with the last stand of a force of Belgian UN Peacekeepers in Kigali who fought to the end in an impossible situation.

Despite the evolution of comic book themes from child to adult-centered, comic book material that is suitable for children still abounds.

Without an official database of all official military medal citations, criminals are tainting the honor of America's real heroes.

Maggie Cheung was best known for action movies when she made this quirky French satire. She plays herself as the star of the remake of a French silent film classic.

Everyday mutts like yours and mine prove their loyalty.

The most recent Batman movie "Dark Knight" by Christopher Nolan deals with questions about ethics, morality, and the utilitarian principle.

The most famous of all holding actions in military history where 300 Spartans made an Alamo of a mountain pass in Greece.

Autobots and Decepticons land on Earth and continue their battle for a special cube that brings ordinary machinery to life. A review of Transformers the movie on DVD

The upcoming WoW patch, version 3.1 promises an immersive and greatly expanded raid system for high level WoW players - siege vehicles and an optional hard mode await.

Kuniyoshi prints, presented to American Friends of the British Museum, will be made available on the museum's website and exhibited at London's Royal Academy of Arts.

A discussion of how the Aeneid reflects the political context of Augustus' Pax Romana, and Virgil's portrayal of heroic virtue compared to Homer.

What really happened at Thermopylae is unfortunately not as full of romance and valiance on the part of the Spartans as what was portrayed in the movie 300.

In one of his strongest scores to date, John Ottman provides stunning adventure music of the highest order.

This article considers the fluid identity of Antony and Cleopatra, and the difficulty of pigeon-holing it into a standard Shakespearean dramatic convention.

The Egyptian goddess Isis had an unusual role in Egyptian myth. A protope of the goddess-heroine, she would influence later myths.

May 2010 will mark 70 years since WW II Operation Dynamo gave rise to the phrase "the Dunkirk spirit". Just what was that spirit and what did the operation achieve?

In Anna, Illinois, USA, organic farmer Steve Smith is the first in this "Everyday Heroes" series. He is seeking active members for a 2009 CSA group by mid-March.

A few years ago, the much publicized case of Terri Schiavo focused a major debate on the subject of end-of-life issues.

Comics aren't just for kids. My journey through the world of comics has led me from reader to reviewer, to writer. This is the beginning of our journey through new comics and graphic novels.

An analysis of the character development of Odysseus's son Telemachus during books one to four of the Odyssey.

An exploration of duty and passion - or Pietas and Furor - in Virgil's Aeneid, and how these apply to the characters of Dido and Aeneas.

The Humane Society of the United States, in March, hosted the 20th annual Genesis Awards. Appearing on stage, as guest of honor, was Katrina, a beautiful black Labrador,

Death is an inevitable part of life and a concern particularly for the older population. What are legal issues to consider in advance as you plan for the end of life?

Jake Gyllenhaal co-stars in this disturbing remake of a Danish film about war, psychological damage, family legacies, and loyalty.

The birth of Superman shows that no one, not even fictional characters, can escape their roots. In the case of the Man of Steel, those roots lay in the Golem's Clay.

Here are five of the best films from the director who changed Hong Kong films and made Chow Yun-Fat a star. His latest film shows his best may be yet to come.

Blizzard has released information about the Frozen Halls instances for World of Warcraft, where players will finally get to confront the Lich King, Arthas.

Community is a new sitcom set in a community college. The characters come from a variety of backgrounds and have different reasons for being students at the college.

A CNN from Ruben Navarrette Jr. special suggests that Hollywood has a limited focus on race.

Marvel's roster of superheroes face their greatest obstacle yet as they are pitted against one another in a battle for the future of herodom