Gilgamesh is the first heroic narrative in world literature, dating back from about 2700 B.C. ... We see this in Gilgamesh as Gilgamesh often refuses to believe in fate when it is initially presented to him. ... Gilgamesh learns of a plant that makes its owners immortal and goes in search of it. ... From this we see that Gilgamesh is bound to his fate set by the God Enlil. "O Gilgamesh, this was the meaning of your dream. ...
Homer's The Illiad - Hector As The Epic Hero In Homer's The Iliad there appears to be some controversy over who the true epic hero might be. We have heard many arguments supporting Achilles as the Epic Hero, and since The Iliad does indeed say "The Story of Achilles" I believe that Achilles is an easy character for people to associate as the epic hero. Although many people have cited Achilles as having superhuman strength and various other physical attributes, he appears to be lacking the qualities of a real Homeric Epic Hero. A Homeric Epic Hero must demonstrate all of the followin...
