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'Epic Hero' Characteristics of Odysseus

In five pages this essay discusses how Odysseus qualifies as an 'epic hero' because of the suffering and hardship he endured throu... ...

Epic Hero Transformation in Greek Literature

In six pages this paper examines the transformation of the epic hero in ancient Greek literary works such as Euripides' Medea, Sop... ...

Beowulf as an Epic Hero

The writer argues that Beowulf can be considered a hero, not only because he does heroic deeds, but also because of the way in whi... ...

Epic Heroes Gilgamesh and Hercules and Violence

In ten pages this paper discusses how violence is portrayed in the heroic epics of ancient Greece and Mesopotamia. Six sources ar... ...

Epic Heroes in 'The Iliad, 'The Odyssey,' 'Beowulf,' 'The Aeneid,' and 'The Ramayana'

In five pages this paper considers epic heroes in a comparative analysis of the heroes from these ancient texts. Seven sources ar... ...

Epic vs. Modern Heroes

While “Have at thee!” the Arthurian battle cry from Monty Python’s Search for the Holy Grail, is a far a-hem cry from the modern d...

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ajmosser Published on 03/14/2001 1993 Reads Literature

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 suppo...

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English_Honors02 Published on 01/13/2002 3204 Reads Literature

The English Epic Hero

In folktales, legends, mythology, and even the Bible, people are told stories of men with unimaginable strength. They perform hero...

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Jeremeamia Published on 08/18/2002 2438 Reads Beowulf

Homeric Heroes and the Epic of Gilgamesh

In three pages the similarities between tales of Homeric heroism and the Epic of Gilgamesh are examined. Six sources are cited in... ...

Intellectual Development and Don Quixote, The Mali Epic of Son Jara, and The Epic of Gilgamesh

In four pages this paper discusses how literacy and the oral tradition progressed during these three distinct literary periods. F... ...

Epic Literature and Heroes

In five pages the epic heroes that are featured in epic literary works are discussed in a consideration of 'The Song of Roland,' '... ...

Otherworld and Heroes in 'The Odyssey' and 'Epic of Gilgamesh'

This paper examines the heroes' journeys and the portrayal of the Otherworld in this contrast and comparison of these classic lite... ...

Epic Hero Luke Skywalker in Star Wars

In six pages this paper contrasts and compares classic mythical heroes to the epic cinematic protagonist Luke Skywalker in Star Wa... ...

Hero’s Quest in the Film The Fisher King and in Epic of Gilgamesh

In eight pages this paper examines what is meant by the hero’s quest and the purpose of his journey as Joseph Campbell described i... ...

Beowulf: Epic Hero Or Not?

3 pages in length. The writer briefly argues why Beowulf should be considered an epic hero. Bibliography lists 3 sources.... ...

Epic Hero Status of Odysseus in Homer’s “The Odyssey”

In seven pages this paper analyzes Odysseus’ status as an epic hero as depicted by Homer in his classical poem, “The Odyssey.” A ... ...

Odysseus and Don Quixote

In five pages these two epic heroes are compared in terms of differences and similarities in characteristics. Three sources are c... ...

'The Iliad' and the Homeric Hero

In five pages this tutorial answers two questions regarding the epic hero and how Achilles is the personification of the Homeric c... ...

Gilgamesh vs. Odysseus: Epic Dissimilarities

The dissimilarities between these two epic heroes are examined in 3 pages. The bibliography cites 2 sources.... ...

Similarities and Differences between King Arthur and Beowulf

The writer compares and contrasts the epic heroes King Arthur and Beowulf. The paper is five pages long and has seven sources list... ...

Gilgamesh, 'The Odyssey' and Heroic Epics

In five pages this paper discusses the societal and immortality quests of epic heroes in Gilgamesh and Homer's 'The Odyssey' in a ... ...

An Analysis of Virgil's Depiction of the Tragedy of Dido

Virgil's Aeneid is a tale of the five stages of the tragic love of Dido and the epic hero Aeneas. Love is presented as a disease ... ...

Motifs of Ancient Greek Literature and Superman

This essay consists of seven pages and presents the argument that the motifs in the contemporary Superman stories are much like th... ...

Milton/Satan in Paradise Lost

A 5 page essay that discusses the character of Satan. An epic hero is traditionally an example of a culture's ideal man, that is, ... ...

Beowulf v. Odysseus/Who is the most attractive?

A 3 page essay that contrasts and compares Odysseus, from Homer’s epic the Odyssey, and Beowulf. The epic heroes Odysseus and Beow... ...

An Analysis of Heroism and the Journey in Star Wars

An eight page research paper considering the literary concept of the hero's journey in this classic science fiction film by direct... ...

Heroic Greek Definition in 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey' of Homer

In seven pages the classical Greek definition of hero as revealed in the epic poems of Homer is discussed.... ...

Socrates and Odysseus

In three pages this paper presents an imaginary political dialogue between the philosopher Socrates and Homer's epic protagonist O... ...

Homer's 'The Odyssey' Goddess Athena and Hero Odysseus

In five pages this epic goddess and hero are examined in terms of their similarities. There are no other sources cited.... ...

Comparative Analysis of 'The Aeneid' and 'The Odyssey'

In five pages this paper contrasts and compares how heroes are defined in these ancient epics. There are no other sources listed.... ...