TED-Ed

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-host-of-heroes-april-gudenrath What can some of literature's most famous heroes teach us? From the epic hero (like Beowulf) to the tragic hero (like Oedipus), each has something distinctive to share. April Gudenrath describes the many faces of the fictional hero -- and shows how they can inspire everyday people. Lesson by April Gudenrath, animation by Buzzco Associates, inc.