In 1883, Bernard 'Barney' Kroger invested his life savings of $372 (roughly equal to $9,600 as of 2015) to open a grocery store at 66 Pearl Street in downtown Cincinnati. Pearl Street formerly existed between 2nd Street and 3rd Street. The location is now approximately where I-71 passes the Great American Ballpark.
A classical hero is considered to be a warrior who lives and dies in the pursuit of honor and asserts his or her greatness by the brilliancy and efficiency with which they kill. Each classical hero's life focuses on fighting, which occurs in war or during an epic quest.
Character List. Principal Characters. Beowulf - The protagonist of the epic, Beowulf is a Geatish hero who fights the monster Grendel, Grendelâs mother, and a fire-breathing dragon. Beowulfâs boasts and encounters reveal him to be the strongest, ablest warrior around. In his youth, he personifies all of the best values of the heroic culture.