Answer: folkhero

AnswerCrossword Clue
FOLKHEROPaul Revere, for one
FOLKHEROPaul Bunyan, e.g.
FOLKHEROJohnny Appleseed, e.g.
FOLKHERORomanticized figure
FOLKHEROCalamity Jane, for one
FOLKHEROMolly Pitcher, for one
FOLKHEROCasey Jones, for one