The Psychology of Heroism, Courageous Patterns of Behavior

Acts of heroism often have the power to overwhelm you. As a matter of fact, they restore your faith in the human species. At the same time, they remind you of the power of transcending individuality. However, sometimes, it’s not so easy to define these acts of heroism and what actually characterizes contemporary heroes. In the mythology of most societies, the hero is someone special who embodies the most cherished values of their culture. In fact, they’re idealized models of the human being and serve as an example for each individual community. The idea of heroism also conjures up a…