It was obvious they found it much easier to believe in the young, charismatic hero rather than the older, gaunt, and shabby man who'd previously claimed the legendary name.

Riel, to this day a controversial figure, a charismatic hero to some, a madman to others, led the Saskatchewan rebellion of the mixed-blood MÈtis in 1885.

One can speculate about more profound reasons for the Che revival - a yearning, perhaps, for uncompromising charismatic heroes who symbolize self-sacrifice, idealism and rebellion.

Like Allie Fox, the brilliant, mad and charismatic hero of "The Mosquito Coast," the men in these stories self-destruct while the women survive.

This is not to say that there were no outstanding individuals or charismatic heroes.

Throughout, "the paradigmatic image of the charismatic hero is the figure who has received God's favor".

Challenger charisma: The challenging party candidate is not charismatic or a national hero.

But however hamstrung it occasionally becomes, "Wild Bill" is impressive for a thoughtful, daring spirit and a charismatic hero, so unapologetically larger than life.

Drake has been described as "dreamy", and a "handsome, charismatic hero."

In the peaceful aftermath of the Nozsa wars, the charismatic heroes known as "The White Knights" have changed career paths to becoming music making rockstars.