A short introduction
The Compendium heroicum reflects the current state of research on heroes and heroines and features detailed illustrations on various phenomena of the heroic, its figures, functions, mediality and practice. Methodologically, the Compendium heroicum applies a broad historical approach – ranging from the ancient world to the present day – as well as a cross-cultural perspective, focusing on the importance of heroic figures within and beyond European contexts. Researchers at the Collaborative Research Center 948 as well as external contributors author collaboratively written articles to be published on the “Compendium heroicum”. All articles will be digitally accessible worldwide free of charge (Open Access).