This can be largely attributed to the massive changes in the basic morals, ideals and values of human society in the past two thousand years which created a new need for other, more compatible types of heroes (Bistrich). ... By observing culture, mythology and history, further differences can be found and explained by changes in ideals, processes and new knowledge which developed between the early and modern civilizations and the link between the hero and the culture can be shown. ... Personal heroes are often family, friends or teachers, but can also be famous people who are admired by indi...

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A mother, a housewife, a teacher, a housekeeper, a nurse, an athlete, a police officer, a pilot, an entrepreneur, a lawyer or even a doctor? ... However, coming from a developing country in East Africa, I am able to view the common similarities and differences to the American ideal persona of a woman's capabilities. ... Due to certain exception with education, there are few women that carry on careers outside the homes and still fulfil household duties such as teachers and nurses to name a few. ...

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