11/20/12 The Healthy Word of the day - Heroine/Hero by Fonde Bridges

Heroine -

1. A woman noted for courage and daring action.
2. A woman noted for special achievement in a particular field.
3. The principal female character in a novel, poem, or dramatic presentation.
4. A woman possessing heroic qualities.
5. A woman idealized for possessing superior qualities
6. the main female character in a novel, play, film, etc.


Hero -

1. In mythology and legend, a man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his bold exploits, and favored by the gods.
2. A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life:
3. A person noted for special achievement in a particular field:
4. The principal male character in a novel, poem, or dramatic presentation.
5. a man distinguished by exceptional courage, nobility, fortitude, etc.
6. a man who is idealized for possessing superior qualities in any field.