In this excerpt from "The Demigod Diaries" by Rick Riordan, a character named Claymore reflects on the nature of heroism. He acknowledges a conversation with Alabaster, where the idea that heroes never die is raised. While he considers the sentiment, Claymore makes it clear that he does not see himself as a hero, highlighting a distinction between perception and self-identity.

This moment emphasizes the theme that not everyone who performs brave acts sees themselves in the heroic light. Claymore’s honesty about his own identity suggests a deeper complexity beneath the notion of heroism, where true valor does not necessarily mean one must be labeled a hero.