a historical History is a term for information about the past, such as in "geologic history of the Earth

a historical or mythological hero specific to some group ( cultural , ethnic , racial , religious , etc

a historical or mythological hero who changes the world through discovery or invention

a mythological or historically-embellished hero specific to some group ( cultural , ethnic , racial , religious , etc

A culture hero is a mythological hero specific to some group (cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, etc.) who changes the world through invention or discovery. A typical culture hero might be credited as the discoverer of fire, or agriculture, songs, tradition and religion, and is usually the most important legendary figure of a people, sometimes as the founder of its ruling dynasty. The hero is sometimes said to be still living, but is often instead a star, constellation or purely spiritual in nature.