heroic vs hero

heroic and hero both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
heroic	Yes	Yes	No	No
hero	Yes	No	No	No

heroic (noun)	hero (noun)
a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter	the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem
	a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
	a person distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
	someone who fights for a cause
	(classical mythology) a being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits; often the offspring of a mortal and a god

heroic (adjective)	hero (adjective)
relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity
having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes
showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)