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dwolfhunter did a post about heroes and who his are in regards to who he is in the SCA. That and a discussion that took place this weekend that included the phrase “everyone has heroes” got me to thinking.
I had never really thought about who my heroes are. So of course the first thing I do is dig out my dictionary and look up the definition. Webster’s II New Riverside Dictionary Revised Edition (which is what I had sitting in my desk drawer) defines hero as: N. 1. a figure in mythology and legend renowned for great strength, courage and daring. 2. a man celebrated for special achievements and attributes. 3. the leading male character in a story or play. 4. slang a long split sandwich roll containing a variety of fillings.
I never really thought that I had any. My definition of hero tended to be more along the lines of close to worship, people you put up on a pedistal. I always thought more along the lines of teachers by example - People whom I look to for examples of how to do something or not do something. But by the second definition above I guess I do have heroes (though I may not celebrated them in the throw a party and make a big deal kind of way).
So then I sat down and gave a lot of thought about those who have, by their examples and actions and deeds, made me who I am today in the Society, and in some case, as a whole. This is in no way a complete list and in no particular order, just a quick jotting of those that came to mind instantly.And what amazed me what the geographic scope of those people.
( “teachers" )
dwolfhunter did a post about heroes and who his are in regards to who he is in the SCA. That and a discussion that took place this weekend that included the phrase “everyone has heroes” got me to thinking.I had never really thought about who my heroes are. So of course the first thing I do is dig out my dictionary and look up the definition. Webster’s II New Riverside Dictionary Revised Edition (which is what I had sitting in my desk drawer) defines hero as: N. 1. a figure in mythology and legend renowned for great strength, courage and daring. 2. a man celebrated for special achievements and attributes. 3. the leading male character in a story or play. 4. slang a long split sandwich roll containing a variety of fillings.
I never really thought that I had any. My definition of hero tended to be more along the lines of close to worship, people you put up on a pedistal. I always thought more along the lines of teachers by example - People whom I look to for examples of how to do something or not do something. But by the second definition above I guess I do have heroes (though I may not celebrated them in the throw a party and make a big deal kind of way).
So then I sat down and gave a lot of thought about those who have, by their examples and actions and deeds, made me who I am today in the Society, and in some case, as a whole. This is in no way a complete list and in no particular order, just a quick jotting of those that came to mind instantly.And what amazed me what the geographic scope of those people.
( “teachers" )
