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    the most popular epics in recorded history have many similarities‚ though they’re separated by more than a thousand years. The Epic of Gilgamesh and Beowulf are similar in their characters‚ journeys‚ and battles. Although there are many differences in the two epics‚ there are many similarities to be found in the basises of them. The journeys of Gilgamesh and Beowulf were epic ones. They were both paths to prove themselves‚ though they did accept the gains along the way. They were both braving the

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    love for the book rather than the movie. Having read the epic Beowulf and watched the movie Beowulf and Grendel (Gunnarsson)‚ There are many differences in both. Additions of characters‚ lines are different‚ and the fact that there was no dragon in the movie are the most apparent. None the less‚ the difference that stood out to me the most was the change in personalities in the characters Grendel‚ Beowulf‚ and Hrothgar. Grendel and Beowulf differ from that of the epic in ways in which Grendel is almost

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    invocation‚ an epithet‚ a confrontation‚ and most importantly‚ a hero. An epic hero is a massive requirement for a story to be considered epic. Beowulf and Gilgamesh are both characters in an epic story‚ but are they epic heroes? According to the requirements‚ Gilgamesh and Beowulf are indeed‚ epic heroes. Along with the characteristics of an epic story‚

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    When it comes to a hero‚ what does it take? There are many different versions to this 
word but when it comes to being an epic hero it takes some serious criteria. Both Beowulf 
and Oedipus could be considered a hero. They save people and do things for the greater 
good‚ but are the considered to be epic? 
Oedipus was determined to help the people of Thebans out of their troubled state after
the outbreak. His compassion and his drive to help and protect his people is especially what 
makes him a

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    novel Grendel by John Gardner portrays the main character‚ Grendel‚ into a different prospective compared to the poem‚ Beowulf by Burton Raffel. While in both texts‚ Grendel has been displayed as an ugly beast whom everyone runs in terror‚ in the novel‚ the author explains how much Grendel thinks like a human. Grendel from the novel is immensely different from Grendel in the Beowulf poem because of how these two characters are portrayed‚ their morals and the way they handle their death. In both texts

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    Beowulf is the story of a legendary‚ geat warrior traveling across Scandinavia killing monsters. Beowulf is the oldest piece of English literature discovered to date. It is the original tale of the hero saving the day. It has long been debated if it is a work of fiction or a factual account of Beowulf’s adventures. While there are some holdouts‚ most scholars believe that it is a work of fiction. While there are many adaptations of this famous story from books and movies to video games and comics

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    heroes‚ Beowulf and Achilles‚ who are they and why are they epic? The heroes‚ Achilles and Beowulf‚ participate in supernatural battles‚ which usually determine the fate of their nation‚ their character traits reflect important values of their society‚ and they both have supernatural abilities that separate them from the rest of the warriors. Beowulf and Achilles are epic heroes who display bravery and strength but come from two different cultures making them different warriors. Beowulf and Achilles

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    Who is the better Epic Hero: Sundiata v. Gilgamesh Sundiata which practices the Malian culture is symbolic of a perfect epic hero because being generous and highly favored‚ protecting your kinship‚ being loved by all and earning your fortune is highly respected. However‚ in the Mesopotamian culture the highly respected personality traits of the Malian’s were not important because their epic hero Gilgamesh did not process any of these traits. Sundiata is the better epic hero since he embodies

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    In the epic poem of Beowulf and the short story of Gilgamesh‚ both writings have very many similarities but also include several differences. The characters seem to place the same title role as well as the outstanding heroic actions. Comparing these two stories is a great way to look at different traits in each individual in my opinion. Many of the characters have a reputation and they seem to continue maintaining it whether it is good or evil. During both Beowulf and Gilgamesh‚ the settings are recognizable

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    Beowulf and Batman are heroic figures as they display true qualities of a hero. Beowulf is a hero‚ because he protected the village Hrothgar let him stay at incase Grendel came around. Batman is a hero‚ because he protected Gotham City from the joker trying to take over Gotham City. Batman and Beowulf have the similarities of being very strong. SECTION HEADER Beowulf is always trying to help other people even if it means putting his life in danger(prezi.com). Beowulf said “If the combat kills me

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