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75-633: The Autobots (also known as Cybertrons in Japan) are the heroes in the Transformers toyline and related spin-off comics and cartoons . Their main leader is Optimus Prime , but other "Primes" have also commanded the Autobots such as Rodimus Prime. They are constantly at war with the evil Decepticons . In the U.S. cartoon line, the Autobots were the descendants of a line of robots created as consumer goods by

150-512: A scholium to Pindar 's Fifth Nemean Ode: "Much weaker in strength than the Minotaur , Theseus fought with it and won using pankration , as he had no knife." Pankration , a martial art that featured in the ancient Olympic Games, means "total power and knowledge", one "associated with gods and heroes ... who conquer by tapping every talent". Power of the Primes Power of

225-452: A wildcard . The poll ended a month later on February 18, and Optimus Primal was chosen as the next Prime. At the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con on July 20, Hasbro revealed during their panel some of the figures of the toyline. The figures shown were those of Liege Maximo, Dreadwind, Blackwing, Starscream , Jazz and Rodimus Prime . During Hasbro's first HasCon fan convention in September,

300-412: A childlike manner. During classical times, people regarded heroes with the highest esteem and utmost importance, explaining their prominence within epic literature. The appearance of these mortal figures marks a revolution of audiences and writers turning away from immortal gods to mortal mankind, whose heroic moments of glory survive in the memory of their descendants, extending their legacy. Hector

375-699: A continually flawed personal honor code. The definition of a hero has changed throughout time. Merriam Webster dictionary defines a hero as "a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities". Examples of heroes range from mythological figures, such as Gilgamesh , Achilles and Iphigenia , to historical and modern figures, such as Joan of Arc , Giuseppe Garibaldi , Sophie Scholl , Alvin York , Audie Murphy , and Chuck Yeager , and fictional " superheroes ", including Superman , Supergirl , Spider-Man , Batman , and Captain America . The word hero comes from

450-520: A crucial role in this conflict. As a mentor and advisor to the Autobots, he provided strategic guidance and invaluable insights into the Decepticons' tactics and weaknesses. His wisdom and experience were instrumental in helping the Autobots navigate the complexities of the war. One of Alpha Trion's most significant contributions during the Great War was his role in the creation of Optimus Prime. Recognizing

525-448: A good son, husband and father, and without darker motives. However, his familial values conflict greatly with his heroic aspirations in the Iliad, as he cannot be both the protector of Troy and a father to his child. Hector is ultimately betrayed by the deities when Athena appears disguised as his ally Deiphobus and convinces him to challenge Achilles, leading to his death at the hands of

600-466: A hero's sphere include: Propp distinguished between seekers and victim-heroes . A villain could initiate the issue by kidnapping the hero or driving him out; these were victim-heroes. On the other hand, an antagonist could rob the hero, or kidnap someone close to him, or, without the villain's intervention, the hero could realize that he lacked something and set out to find it; these heroes are seekers. Victims may appear in tales with seeker heroes, but

675-516: A massive role in the stories of classical heroes. The classical hero's heroic significance stems from battlefield conquests, an inherently dangerous action. The deities in Greek mythology , when interacting with the heroes, often foreshadow the hero's eventual death on the battlefield. Countless heroes and deities go to great lengths to alter their pre-destined fates, but with no success, as none, neither human or immortal can change their prescribed outcomes by

750-409: A rocky alliance with the Decepticons. The Constructicons are a race of Cybertronians who became construction vehicles and are the first combiners to appear in the show. They used to be friends with Omega Supreme before they were corrupted into serving Megatron . They combine to form Devastator. The Coneheads are a Decepticon group who are mostly jet fighters, and whose heads are in the shape of

825-811: A role above and beyond risk type in determining the ascription of heroic status. Psychologists have also identified the traits of heroes. Elaine Kinsella and her colleagues have identified 12 central traits of heroism, which consist of brave, moral integrity, conviction, courageous, self-sacrifice , protecting, honest, selfless, determined, saves others, inspiring, and helpful. Scott Allison and George Goethals uncovered evidence for "the great eight traits" of heroes consisting of wise, strong, resilient, reliable, charismatic, caring, selfless, and inspiring. These researchers have also identified four primary functions of heroism. Heroes give us wisdom; they enhance us; they provide moral modeling; and they offer protection. An evolutionary psychology explanation for heroic risk-taking

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900-527: A scholar and historian. He dedicated himself to the study of Cybertron's past, meticulously recording the planet's history and preserving its ancient knowledge. His vast repository of information would later prove invaluable in the fight against the Decepticons. Role in the Great War The Great War between the Autobots and Decepticons was a defining period in Cybertron's history, and Alpha Trion played

975-569: A statement that the issue had been investigated and that a vendor had placed the acronym without authorization. The company also clarified that they are addressing the issue with the vendor and that they "do not intend for [their] products to carry political messages, apologiz[ing] to anyone who was offended by this message". Transformers: Power of the Primes is an animated web series developed by F.J. DeSanto, Adam Beechen and Jamie Iracleanos, and produced by Machinima, Inc. and Hasbro Studios , with

1050-411: A superior warrior. Achilles was a Greek hero who was considered the most formidable military fighter in the entire Trojan War and the central character of the Iliad . He was the child of Thetis and Peleus , making him a demi-god . He wielded superhuman strength on the battlefield and was blessed with a close relationship to the deities . Achilles famously refused to fight after his dishonoring at

1125-750: Is Megatron . Other terms for the Decepticons are Décepticans (in France), Distructor (in Italy), Bedragarna (in Sweden), Bedragoner (in Denmark), Shakranikim (in Israel) and Álca (in Hungary). The Insecticons are a race of Cybertronians who can turn into insects . They possess the ability to eat any matter to power themselves, create clones , sport weather-controlling abilities, and make use of cerebro-shells. They are often in

1200-926: Is a multibillion-dollar industry that includes comic books, movies, toys, and video games. Superheroes usually possess extraordinary talents and powers that no living human could ever possess. The superhero stories often pit a super villain against the hero, with the hero fighting the crime caused by the super villain. Examples of long-running superheroes include Superman , Wonder Woman , Batman , and Spider-Man . Research indicates that male writers are more likely to make heroines superhuman, whereas female writers tend to make heroines ordinary humans, as well as making their male heroes more powerful than their heroines, possibly due to sex differences in valued traits. Social psychology has begun paying attention to heroes and heroism. Zeno Franco and Philip Zimbardo point out differences between heroism and altruism, and they offer evidence that observer perceptions of unjustified risk play

1275-438: Is a name that resonates with wisdom, history, and the very essence of Cybertronian lore. As one of the oldest and most knowledgeable Transformers, Alpha Trion has played a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of Cybertron and its inhabitants. His story is one of courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to the preservation of Cybertronian heritage. Origins and Early Life Alpha Trion's origins are shrouded in mystery, much like

1350-489: Is a powerful artifact that can create new Transformers and grant them unique abilities. The Future of Cybertron The future of Cybertron is uncertain. The planet has been through countless wars and conflicts, and its surface bears the scars of these battles. However, the Transformers are a resilient species, and they continue to fight for the survival and restoration of their homeworld. With the leadership of Optimus Prime and

1425-529: Is a powerful artifact that contains the collective wisdom of the Primes and serves as a symbol of leadership for the Autobots. As the Keeper of the Matrix, Alpha Trion was responsible for safeguarding this precious relic and ensuring that it was passed on to the rightful leader. Throughout the ages, Alpha Trion has been a guardian of the Matrix, guiding and mentoring those who would wield its power. His deep understanding of

1500-419: Is a reflection of their adaptability and resourcefulness. Technology and Innovation Cybertron is a hub of technological advancement. The planet is home to some of the most advanced machinery and weapons in the universe. The Transformers themselves are a testament to this technological prowess, with their ability to transform and adapt to different environments. The AllSpark, the source of all Cybertronian life,

1575-495: Is no perfect solution. Instead, he hopes that gradual realization of humanity's innate motivations, namely death, may help to bring about a better world. Terror Management Theory (TMT) has generated evidence supporting this perspective. Examining the success of resistance fighters on Crete during the Nazi occupation in WWII , author and endurance researcher C. McDougall drew connections to

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1650-411: Is that it is a costly signal demonstrating the ability of the hero. It may be seen as one form of altruism for which there are several other evolutionary explanations as well. Roma Chatterji has suggested that the hero or more generally protagonist is first and foremost a symbolic representation of the person who is experiencing the story while reading, listening, or watching; thus the relevance of

1725-527: The Ancient Greek heroes and a culture of integrated physical self-mastery, training, and mental conditioning that fostered confidence to take action, and made it possible for individuals to accomplish feats of great prowess, even under the harshest of conditions. The skills established an "ability to unleash tremendous resources of strength, endurance, and agility that many people don't realize they already have." McDougall cites examples of heroic acts, including

1800-519: The Greek ἥρως ( hērōs ), "hero" (literally "protector" or "defender"), particularly one such as Heracles with divine ancestry or later given divine honors. Before the decipherment of Linear B the original form of the word was assumed to be * ἥρωϝ- , hērōw- , but the Mycenaean compound ti-ri-se-ro-e demonstrates the absence of -w-. Hero as a name appears in pre-Homeric Greek mythology , wherein Hero

1875-549: The Quintessons ; the Decepticons, are descended instead from robots designed as military hardware . Other terms for the Autobots are Autorobot (in Italy), Autoboterna (in Sweden), Kibery (in Ukraine), and Robotrikim (in Israel). Cybertron: The Living Planet Cybertron, the homeworld of the Transformers, is a planet unlike any other in the universe. It is a living, sentient world, teeming with life and technology, and serves as

1950-539: The biographies of individuals, as in Oliver Cromwell's Letters and Speeches and History of Frederick the Great . His heroes were not only political and military figures, the founders or topplers of states, but also religious figures, poets, authors, and captains of industry . Explicit defenses of Carlyle's position were rare in the second part of the 20th century. Most in the philosophy of history school contend that

2025-568: The dilemma of mortality through heroism, by focusing attention mainly on the symbolic self. This symbolic self-focus takes the form of an individual's " immortality project" (or " causa sui project"), which is essentially a symbolic belief-system that ensures that one is believed superior to physical reality. By successfully living under the terms of the immortality project, people feel they can become heroic and, henceforth, part of something eternal; something that will never die as compared to their physical body. This he asserts, in turn, gives people

2100-452: The "Mythic Hero Archetype" was first developed by Lord Raglan in his 1936 book, The Hero, A Study in Tradition, Myth and Drama . It is a set of 22 common traits that he said were shared by many heroes in various cultures, myths, and religions throughout history and worldwide. Raglan argued that the higher the score, the more likely the figure is mythical. The concept of a story archetype of

2175-473: The AllSpark, which is responsible for creating new Transformers and sustaining the planet's life force. The landscape of Cybertron is constantly changing, with cities rising and falling as the planet evolves. History and Culture The history of Cybertron is marked by conflict and war. The planet was once a peaceful and prosperous world, ruled by the wise and benevolent Primes. However, a civil war broke out between

2250-629: The Autobots but have also played a crucial role in their survival. One of Alpha Trion's most notable inventions is the Key to Vector Sigma, a device that grants access to the supercomputer Vector Sigma. This ancient computer is responsible for creating new Transformers and imbuing them with life. By unlocking the secrets of Vector Sigma, Alpha Trion has ensured the continued existence of the Cybertronian race. Legacy and Influence Alpha Trion's legacy extends far beyond his technological achievements and his role in

2325-530: The Autobots for generations to come. The Dinobots are a faction of Autobots who have dinosaur alternate modes. The first three were created in "S.O.S. Dinobots", while the latter two were created in "War of the Dinobots". In the Transformers cartoon series Power of the Primes , they merge into the combiner Volcanicus. The Aerialbots are a faction of Autobots who were created from Earth-style aircraft by Vector Sigma following Alpha Trion's sacrifice. They are

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2400-402: The Autobots' first combiners faction. The combine to form Superion. The Protectobots are an Autobot faction and the second of their combiner faction who are charged with protecting the humans, rescuing them, and enforcing the law. They combine to form Defensor. There are some Female Autobots in the group, who had never left the planet cybertron. The Technobots are an Autobot faction and

2475-489: The Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, and the Decepticons, led by Megatron. This war ravaged the planet, leaving it scarred and damaged. Despite the destruction, Cybertron remains a symbol of hope and resilience for the Transformers. Cybertronian culture is rich and diverse, with a deep respect for technology and innovation. The Transformers are a highly advanced species, capable of transforming their bodies into various forms, such as vehicles, weapons, and even animals. This ability

2550-468: The Autobots, there is hope that Cybertron can be rebuilt and restored to its former glory. I hope you find this essay on Cybertron informative and engaging! If you have any more questions or need further details, feel free to ask. can you make a 1200 word essay on Alpha Trion from TRANSFORMERS Absolutely! Here's an in-depth essay on Alpha Trion, one of the most revered characters in the Transformers universe: Alpha Trion: The Sage of Cybertron Alpha Trion

2625-853: The Christian notion of an upstanding, perfectly moral hero. For example, Achilles's character-issues of hateful rage lead to merciless slaughter and his overwhelming pride lead to him only joining the Trojan War because he did not want his soldiers to win all of the glory. Classical heroes, regardless of their morality, were placed in religion. In classical antiquity , cults that venerated deified heroes such as Heracles , Perseus , and Achilles played an important role in Ancient Greek religion. These ancient Greek hero cults worshipped heroes from oral epic tradition , with these heroes often bestowing blessings, especially healing ones, on individuals. The concept of

2700-468: The Crucified and Risen Christ was fit to bring a new warmth, immediacy, and humanity, to the old motifs of the beloved Tammuz , Adonis , and Osiris cycles." Vladimir Propp , in his analysis of Russian fairy tales , concluded that a fairy tale had only eight dramatis personæ , of which one was the hero, and his analysis has been widely applied to non-Russian folklore. The actions that fall into such

2775-560: The Departure, Initiation, and Return. Within these stages, there are several archetypes that the hero of either gender may follow, including the call to adventure (which they may initially refuse), supernatural aid, proceeding down a road of trials, achieving a realization about themselves (or an apotheosis), and attaining the freedom to live through their quest or journey. Campbell offered examples of stories with similar themes, such as Krishna , Buddha , Apollonius of Tyana , and Jesus . One of

2850-399: The Great War. He is revered as a symbol of wisdom, compassion, and selflessness. His teachings and philosophies have shaped the values and principles of the Autobots, guiding them in their quest for peace and justice. Even after his physical form was lost, Alpha Trion's spirit and influence have endured. His teachings continue to inspire new generations of Autobots, and his presence is felt in

2925-414: The Matrix's significance and his ability to unlock its secrets have made him an indispensable figure in the history of the Autobots. Technological Innovations Alpha Trion's contributions to Cybertronian technology are legendary. As a master engineer and inventor, he has created some of the most advanced and powerful devices in Cybertronian history. His innovations have not only enhanced the capabilities of

3000-525: The Primes is the third and final installment of the Transformers: Prime Wars Trilogy , a toyline and transmedia series created by Hasbro as part of the Transformers franchise. It consists of the toy line, as well as the animated web series of the same name . Development of the franchise began in November 2016 with the announcement of an animated web series by Machinima , based on

3075-508: The Primes . It was also confirmed that Ron Perlman would voice Optimus Primal , after the character was voted by fans to become the next Prime, while Gregg Berger also reprised his role as Grimlock in addition to Volcanicus, the combined robot form of the five Dinobots. Other voice actors include Jaime King , Mikey Way , Peter Cullen , and Samoa Joe . Judd Nelson , Kari Wahlgren and Wil Wheaton also reprised their roles. The series features returning actors and newcomers as part of

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3150-547: The Transformers must stand together in order to stop Megatronus from wiping out their species forever. During their search for the Requiem Blaster, more mysteries about Cybertron's past will be uncovered, and a new Prime will be chosen. On January 9, 2018, it was announced that Mark Hamill , who had previously voiced Megatronus in Transformers: Titans Return , would resume his role for Transformers: Power of

3225-402: The adaptations for Transformers: Titans Return and Transformers: Power of the Primes . Eric Calderon, showrunner of Combiner Wars , was confirmed to have returned for both Titans Return and Power of the Primes . In January 2017, Hasbro created a poll allowing fans to vote which Transformer will become the next Prime. The vote occurred in two stages. During the first, fans voted for

3300-402: The ancient history of Cybertron itself. It is believed that he was one of the original Thirteen Primes, a group of legendary Transformers created by Primus, the creator god of the Transformers. As a Prime, Alpha Trion was endowed with immense wisdom and a deep understanding of Cybertronian technology and culture. In his early years, Alpha Trion was known as A3, a name that reflected his status as

3375-511: The animation provided by Tatsunoko Production . It is the final installment of the Transformers: Prime Wars Trilogy series, being the direct sequel to Transformers: Titans Return . The series premiered on May 1, 2018 in the United States on go90 , and on Tumblr internationally. In the aftermath of the Titans' conflict that concluded with Optimus Prime's death, Megatron and the rest of

3450-423: The birthplace of the Autobots and Decepticons. This metallic planet is a marvel of engineering and a testament to the advanced civilization that once thrived there. Geography and Structure Cybertron is a planet composed entirely of metal and machinery. Its surface is covered with towering skyscrapers, vast cities, and intricate networks of highways and tunnels. The planet's core is a powerful energy source known as

3525-583: The clearly defined anti-hero), with the plot focused on the eventual marriage of these two characters to rich men, revealing character flaws as the story progresses. Even the most sympathetic characters, such as Captain Dobbin, are susceptible to weakness, as he is often narcissistic and melancholic. The larger-than-life hero is a more common feature of fantasy (particularly in comic books and epic fantasy ) than more realist works. However, these larger-than life figures remain prevalent in society. The superhero genre

3600-685: The deities. Thus, Heracles's name means "the glory of Hera ", even though he was tormented all his life by Hera, the Queen of the Greek deities. Perhaps the most striking example is the Athenian king Erechtheus , whom Poseidon killed for choosing Athena rather than him as the city's patron deity. When the Athenians worshiped Erechtheus on the Acropolis , they invoked him as Poseidon Erechtheus . Fate , or destiny, plays

3675-548: The epoch of globalization an individual may change the development of the country and of the whole world, so this gives reasons to some scholars to suggest returning to the problem of the role of the hero in history from the viewpoint of modern historical knowledge and using up-to-date methods of historical analysis. Within the frameworks of developing counterfactual history , attempts are made to examine some hypothetical scenarios of historical development. The hero attracts much attention because most of those scenarios are based on

3750-407: The exaggeration of the role of individual subjects in history. Indeed, Braudel distinguished various time scales, one accorded to the life of an individual, another accorded to the life of a few human generations, and the last one to civilizations , in which geography , economics , and demography play a role considerably more decisive than that of individual subjects. Among noticeable events in

3825-652: The feeling that their lives have meaning, a purpose, and are significant in the grand scheme of things. Another theme running throughout the book is that humanity's traditional "hero-systems", such as religion , are no longer convincing in the age of reason . Science attempts to serve as an immortality project, something that Becker believes it can never do, because it is unable to provide agreeable, absolute meanings to human life. The book states that we need new convincing "illusions" that enable people to feel heroic in ways that are agreeable. Becker, however, does not provide any definitive answer, mainly because he believes that there

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3900-547: The great man depends on the long series of complex influences which has produced the race in which he appears, and the social state into which that race has slowly grown...[b]efore he can remake his society, his society must make him." Michel Foucault argued in his analysis of societal communication and debate that history was mainly the "science of the sovereign ", until its inversion by the "historical and political popular discourse". The Annales school , led by Lucien Febvre , Marc Bloch , and Fernand Braudel , would contest

3975-532: The hands of Agamemnon, and only returned to the war due to unadulterated rage after Hector killed his beloved companion Patroclus . Achilles was known for uncontrollable rage that defined many of his bloodthirsty actions, such as defiling Hector's corpse by dragging it around the city of Troy. Achilles plays a tragic role in the Iliad brought about by constant de-humanization throughout the epic, having his menis (wrath) overpower his philos (love). Heroes in myth often had close but conflicted relationships with

4050-573: The head of the Autobot. The Clonebots are the Autobot's version of the Clonecons. The Junkions are an Autobot tribe race of scrap metal robots who come from the planet of the same name. The Decepticons (known as Destrons or on occasion Deathtrons in Japan) are the enemies of the Autobots , and the villains in the fictional universe of the movie and cartoon Transformers toyline and related spin-off comics and cartoons. Their best known leader

4125-418: The hero is more and more a problematic concept. In 1848, for example, William Makepeace Thackeray gave Vanity Fair the subtitle, A Novel without a Hero , and imagined a world in which no sympathetic character was to be found. Vanity Fair is a satirical representation of the absence of truly moral heroes in the modern world. The story focuses on the characters, Emmy Sedley and Becky Sharpe (the latter as

4200-516: The hero to the individual relies a great deal on how much similarity there is between them and the character. Chatterji suggested that one reason for the hero-as-self interpretation of stories and myths is the human inability to view the world from any perspective but a personal one. In the Pulitzer Prize -winning book, The Denial of Death , Ernest Becker argues that human civilization is ultimately an elaborate, symbolic defense mechanism against

4275-403: The knowledge of our mortality, which in turn acts as the emotional and intellectual response to our basic survival mechanism . Becker explains that a basic duality in human life exists between the physical world of objects and a symbolic world of human meaning. Thus, since humanity has a dualistic nature consisting of a physical self and a symbolic self, he asserts that humans are able to transcend

4350-470: The leaders of three different personality factions: honor, order, and chaos. Honor was represented by Arcee , Ultra Magnus , and Hound; Order by Megatron , Star Saber , and Shockwave ; and Chaos by Thunderwing, Optimus Primal , and an Unknown Evil ( Deathsaurus ). The winners of the first round were Ultra Magnus, Star Saber and Optimus Primal, advancing into the second round alongside the Unknown Evil as

4425-408: The motive forces in history may best be described only with a wider lens than the one that Carlyle used for his portraits. For example, Karl Marx argued that history was determined by the massive social forces at play in " class struggles ", not by the individuals by whom these forces are played out. After Marx, Herbert Spencer wrote at the end of the 19th century: "You must admit that the genesis of

4500-483: The need for a strong and capable leader, Alpha Trion chose Orion Pax, a humble dock worker, to become the next Prime. Through a process known as the "Reconfiguration," Alpha Trion transformed Orion Pax into Optimus Prime, imbuing him with the wisdom and strength needed to lead the Autobots. The Keeper of the Matrix Alpha Trion's connection to the Matrix of Leadership is another key aspect of his legacy. The Matrix

4575-479: The new Combiner Volcanicus was revealed. The combiner is composed of the five Dinobots: Grimlock , Slug, Sludge, Snarl and Swoop. In November 2017, a fan noticed that a tiny print found on the vehicle mode of Jazz featured scribbles that, when translated from the Cybertronian alphabet, read out "MAGA", which is an abbreviation for " Make America Great Again ", the slogan of both former President Ronald Reagan and then-President Donald Trump . Hasbro soon released

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4650-458: The other hand, perform great deeds or selfless acts for the common good instead of the classical goal of wealth, pride , and fame. The antonym of hero is villain . Other terms associated with the concept of hero may include good guy or white hat . In classical literature , the hero is the main or revered character in heroic epic poetry celebrated through ancient legends of a people, often striving for military conquest and living by

4725-432: The standard monomythical "hero's quest " that was reputed to be pervasive across all cultures is somewhat controversial. Expounded mainly by Joseph Campbell in his 1949 work The Hero with a Thousand Faces , it illustrates several uniting themes of hero stories that hold similar ideas of what a hero represents despite vastly different cultures and beliefs. The monomyth or Hero's Journey consists of three separate stages:

4800-602: The studies of the role of the hero and great man in history one should mention Sidney Hook 's book (1943) The Hero in History . In the second half of the twentieth century such male-focused theory has been contested, among others by feminists writers such as Judith Fetterley in The Resisting Reader (1977) and literary theorist Nancy K. Miller , The Heroine's Text: Readings in the French and English Novel, 1722–1782 . In

4875-442: The suppositions: what would have happened if this or that historical individual had or had not been alive. The word "hero" (or "heroine" in modern times), is sometimes used to describe the protagonist or the romantic interest of a story, a usage which may conflict with the superhuman expectations of heroism. A good example is Anna Karenina , the lead character in the novel of the same title by Leo Tolstoy . In modern literature

4950-462: The tale does not follow them both. The philosopher Hegel gave a central role to the "hero", personalized by Napoleon , as the incarnation of a particular culture's Volksgeist and thus of the general Zeitgeist . Thomas Carlyle 's 1841 work, On Heroes, Hero-Worship, & the Heroic in History , also accorded an essential function to heroes and great men in history. Carlyle centered history on

5025-459: The themes he explores is the androgynous hero, who combines male and female traits, such as Bodhisattva: "The first wonder to be noted here is the androgynous character of the Bodhisattva: masculine Avalokiteshvara, feminine Kwan Yin." In his 1968 book, The Masks of God: Occidental Mythology , Campbell writes, "It is clear that, whether accurate or not as to biographical detail, the moving legend of

5100-577: The third combiner group. They were created by Grimlock at the time he had an intelligence boost and they act like scientists. They combine to form Computron. The Throttlebots are an Autobot faction who are known for their speed and agility. The Targetmasters are Transformers who can transform into Weapons. The ones on the Autobots' side were created by the Nebulans who they befriended. The Headmasters are transformers who are partnered with Nebulons in special robot suits that enable them to transform into

5175-734: The three powerful Fates . The most characteristic example of this is found in Oedipus Rex . After learning that his son, Oedipus , will end up killing him, the King of Thebes, Laius , takes huge steps to assure his son's death by removing him from the kingdom. When Oedipus encounters his father when his father was unknown to him in a dispute on the road many years later, Oedipus slays him without an afterthought. The lack of recognition enabled Oedipus to slay his father, ironically further binding his father to his fate. Stories of heroism may serve as moral examples . However, classical heroes often did not embody

5250-409: The tip of a nose cone . Hero This is an accepted version of this page A hero (feminine: heroine ) is a real person or a main fictional character who, in the face of danger, combats adversity through feats of ingenuity, courage , or strength . The original hero type of classical epics did such things for the sake of glory and honor . Post-classical and modern heroes, on

5325-476: The upcoming toyline. In January 2017, Hasbro held a fan-vote to decide which character would become the next Prime in the franchise. In February, it was decided that Optimus Primal would become the next Prime. Power of the Primes was first announced on November 29, 2016. Hasbro announced that it would once again partner with Machinima —after having previously worked with them on the animated web series adaptation of Transformers: Combiner Wars —to produce

5400-440: The very fabric of Cybertronian society. As a mentor and guide, Alpha Trion's impact on the Transformers universe is immeasurable. Conclusion Alpha Trion stands as a testament to the enduring power of wisdom and knowledge. His contributions to Cybertronian history, technology, and culture have left an indelible mark on the Transformers universe. As a sage, mentor, and guardian, Alpha Trion's legacy will continue to inspire and guide

5475-789: The word has a Pre-Greek origin. Hera was a Greek goddess with many attributes, including protection and her worship appears to have similar proto-Indo-European origins. A classical hero is considered to be a " warrior who lives and dies in the pursuit of honor" and asserts their greatness by "the brilliancy and efficiency with which they kill". Each classical hero's life focuses on fighting, which occurs in war or during an epic quest. Classical heroes are commonly semi-divine and extraordinarily gifted, such as Achilles , evolving into heroic characters through their perilous circumstances. While these heroes are incredibly resourceful and skilled, they are often foolhardy, court disaster, risk their followers' lives for trivial matters, and behave arrogantly in

5550-521: Was a Trojan prince and the greatest fighter for Troy in the Trojan War , which is known primarily through Homer 's Iliad . Hector acted as leader of the Trojans and their allies in the defense of Troy, "killing 31,000 Greek fighters," offers Hyginus. Hector was known not only for his courage, but also for his noble and courtly nature. Indeed, Homer places Hector as peace-loving, thoughtful, as well as bold,

5625-748: Was a priestess of the goddess Aphrodite , in a myth that has been referred to often in literature. According to The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language , the Proto-Indo-European root is *ser meaning "to protect". According to Eric Partridge in Origins , the Greek word hērōs "is akin to" the Latin seruāre , meaning to safeguard . Partridge concludes, "The basic sense of both Hera and hero would therefore be 'protector'." R. S. P. Beekes rejects an Indo-European derivation and asserts that

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