Zorro

/ˈzɔːroʊ/ noun

Definition

A masked vigilante folk hero character known for fighting injustice, popularized in stories and films; Spanish for 'fox.'

Etymology

Spanish word 'zorro' meaning 'fox,' used as the character's name in early 1900s pulp fiction. The masked swordsman character became iconic through books, radio, and film.

Kelly Says

Zorro, created in 1919, was one of the first superheroes and directly inspired Batman—both wear masks and fight injustice, but Zorro was Spanish-California's answer to corrupt authorities, making him a symbol of resistance.

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