1. Medieval Heroes
Beowulf vs. Achilles The comparison between "The Iliad" and "Beowulf" falls along the lines of a comparison of one myth to another. They both are great examples of Epic poems. They are written in the same general fashion of an Epic poem....
The Epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient poem from the Mesopotamian Era that tells the story of two companions: Gilgamesh, the powerful and tyrannical demigod who rules as the King of Uruk, and Enkidu, a feral man who is created as an equal for the king by the gods, lifted out of nature and civilized by ...
What is a hero? Over time the word Hero has changed. In the time of Gilgamesh and Achilles, heroes were those who could fight a good battle, who had super strength and were able to win wars. Today, a hero can be a person who isn't divine, a strong warrior, or one that poses superhuman powers. Toda...
An "epic hero" can be defined as a person who fights for a noble cause. He strives with extensive wit, courage, power, perseverance, and strength that are almost superhuman. The epic hero undergoes a series of phases throughout his journey to fight for this cause. This includes the call, challenges,...
A Hero's Fate Everyone has a destiny, a fate that was decided for them from the moment they were born. But not too many people's life purpose includes as much responsibility and sacrifice as Odysseus's did. Odysseus, the hero of The Odyssey, was born into royalty and ruled the city-state of ...