Hero.
A hero whose exploits are re-told in history.
The definition of a hero is someone who does an act that is brave, courageous and selfless for the benefit of others. If an athlete does such a thing, then s/he could be a hero. Winning a game or being a start athlete is not an act of heroism according to the definition of a hero.
a journey with a purpose
How does society's definition of a hero evolve throughout history?
Hero or Leader.
a legendary hero is a person who was brave and remarkable; extraordinary, well-known; famous
the main character in a tragedy
The great epic poem of Virgil, of which the hero is Aeneas.
The negative definition of hero is some one that is selfish, uncaring, and gives up easily.
The Crucible' fits the definition of a classic tragedy because it stars a tragic hero. That hero is John Proctor, who appears as an upright fellow but lusts for another man's wife.
Epic hero: someone like superman or spiderman