The Washington Post graces us with another uplifting article, this time by Colby Itkowitz, on the unique and exclusive qualities that make the regular, extraordinary.

From newspapers reports to fairy-tales, mankind looks for Heroes in all types of stories. This search appears to be increasing as people’s trust in the government and in each other decreases.

In times of war, hunger and political crisis, the world seem to be in search of a Hero. But what makes someone a Hero?

Read more to explore the different characteristics of a hero.