Many Übermenschen in ancient history. None left now; our species has degenerated. But open a random book of Plutarch and read the description of a random Macedonian prince:
> Demetrius, though tall, was not equal in size to his father Antigonus. But his beauty and countenance were so inimitable that no statuary or painter could hit off a likeness. His countenance had a mixture of grace and dignity; and was at once amiable and awful; and the unsubdued and eager air of youth was blended with the majesty of the hero and the king. There was the same happy mixture in his behaviour, which inspired, at the same time, both pleasure and awe. In his hours of leisure, a most agreeable companion ; at his table, and every species of entertainment, of all princes the most delicate ; and yet, when business called, nothing could equal his activity, his diligence, and despatch.
