'heroics' originates from the Greek word 'hērōikos', where 'hērōs' meant 'hero'.

'hērōikos' transformed into the Latin word 'heroicus', and eventually became the modern English word 'heroic' through Old French 'heroique'.

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to heroes', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'dramatic or extravagant actions'.