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In his book 'Supergods' by comic book writer Grant Morrison, he argues that Superhero stories are modern American mythology. He claims that Superman is the first mythological hero to solve his problems without killing. Is this true? Were there any mythological heroes from the past that didnt kill?

by /u/TueuEnSerie in /r/AskHistorians

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