Ill-fated priestess of myth (4)

I believe the answer is:

hero

(Other definitions for hero that I've seen before include "Leander's suitor" , "victor" , "Lamp-lighting lover" , "Man admired for outstanding bravery" , "Illustrious person" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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