Noun
folk hero (plural folk heroes)
A real or mythical person who is widely revered by ordinary people, for championing their interests, values, or aspirations.
folk-hero (plural folk-heroes)
Alternative form of folk hero
folk-hero
Nehru was unique in recent world history: a colonial protest figure, a folk hero who did not appeal to fanaticism but was a reasonable, reasoning man. A man committed to science, religious tolerance, the rule of law and the rights of man. V. S. Naipaul
American folk hero, 1936–43 From Mr. Deeds to The Real Glory Cooper and Jean Arthur in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, 1936 The year 1936 marked an important turning point in Cooper's career. Source: Internet
After the war, the Kansas City Times turned outlaw Jesse James into a folk hero via its coverage. Source: Internet
"Braveheart" won the Oscar and is quoted to death for its inspiring story of a Scottish folk hero, but released just six weeks later in its shadow was "Rob Roy" starring Liam Neeson, and it hardly made a dent at the box office, earning just $31 million. Source: Internet
Amir Kror Suri, son of Amir Polad Suri, was an 8th-century folk hero and king from the Ghor region in Afghanistan. citation citation However, this is disputed by several European experts due to lack of strong evidence. Source: Internet
His insanity was ignored and he was made a folk hero by the Francophones, the Catholic nationalists, the native rights movement, and the New Left student movement. Source: Internet