The phrase "eponymous hero" refers to a main character in a story or legend whose name also serves as the title of the story or legend. Full definition
It was a Dan — Danny — Daniel who, after all, did some serious damage to the the mighty Rocky Raccoon, eponymous hero of a Paul McCartney composition (a song that contains the lyrics I love: «Her name was McGill and she called herself Lil / But everyone knew her as Nancy»). (slaw.ca)
Captain Marvel, which will introduce Brie Larson's eponymous hero next year, comes from directorial duo Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, whose highest - grossing indie film earned less than $ 7 million. (theringer.com)
In the film Wonder Woman, a band led by the eponymous hero fight and win a battle at a place called No Man's Land. (entrepreneur.com)