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HEROS OUEST [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mythology
- Arts and Culture (General)
- Exploration (History)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- frontier hero
1, record 1, English, frontier%20hero
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The myth of the frontier hero traces its roots back to antiquity. In many ways, the frontier hero is reminiscent of classical heroes from Greco/Roman and Judeo/Christian mythologies. The classical heroes were either blessed by gods or were demigods by divine birth. Like the classical heroes, the frontier hero's bravery, dedication to purpose, willingness to sacrifice and extraordinary abilities – especially in the field of combat – set him apart from other men. 2, record 1, English, - frontier%20hero
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The rugged, independent frontier hero was mythologized into an archetype in 19th-century literary epics set on the Western frontier ... 2, record 1, English, - frontier%20hero
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mythologie
- Arts et Culture (Généralités)
- Explorations (Histoire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- héros de la conquête de l'Ouest
1, record 1, French, h%C3%A9ros%20de%20la%20conqu%C3%AAte%20de%20l%27Ouest
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- héros de l'Ouest 2, record 1, French, h%C3%A9ros%20de%20l%27Ouest
correct, masculine noun
- héros de la frontière 3, record 1, French, h%C3%A9ros%20de%20la%20fronti%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce qui donne une telle importance à la mobilité du héros de l'Ouest, c'est qu'elle contribue à la puissance du mythe : comme ses hauts faits sont chantés dès qu'ils sont accomplis, et comme leur récit parcourt la frontière, le héros itinérant est toujours précédé, où qu'il aille, par sa propre légende, diffusée d'abord par la presse populaire et les chansons, ce qui renforce son prestige et son efficacité. 2, record 1, French, - h%C3%A9ros%20de%20la%20conqu%C3%AAte%20de%20l%27Ouest
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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