However, ancient heroes such as Gilgamesh, Odysseus, Oedipus, Rama and present heroes such as our military service members, firefighters and policemen do share similarities; similarities that function as a foundation of heroes regardless of individual's perception of heroism. ... In the epic of Gilgamesh, the Bull of Heaven was sent to earth for killing Humbababa, to cause famine and kill the people of Uruk. Working as a team and showing courage, Gilgamesh and Enkidu were able to stop and ultimately killing the bull, preventing it from causing any danger to the city of Uruk. ... Although,...

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