An example of how heroic Gilgamesh was is when he went on a voyage to the top of Mount Mashu. During this voyage, Gilgamesh showed his endurance and heroism because the cliffs were steep and impossible for mortals to climb. ... Odysseus is also a very caring and compassionate person. ... Odysseus is very cunning and smart. ... Gilgamesh and Odysseus both embody all of these characteristics. ...

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Odysseus and Achilles both went through big wars but Odysseus and Achilles were both experienced and ready for battle, Paul on the other hand was not. ... Well, Odysseus is also another romantic. ... Now as great as he was, Odysseus still had some weaknesses that prolonged his voyage back to Ithaca. ... When Odysseus and his men are clearly safe away from the island Odysseus brags about his dangerous act of manhood. ... Nonetheless, Odysseus survived all that happened to him. ...

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