What is an epic hero, and what is a hero? I believe a epic hero is someone who is remembered. An epic hero, such as in the Heracles in Greek mythology. He fought many battles and was remembered. Beowulf is another epic hero. His battles made him a hero to be remembered.
A hero is someone who is just as important, but remembered in a different way. Heros are those who do important things not for glory but because it is right. An example would be those who helped in 9-11.
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ReplyDeleteWhat examples from Beowulf can you give in regards to becoming an epic hero? Yes, Beowulf fought a good fight...but is that all that made him an epic hero? Am I reading this correctly that you believe an epic hero and a hero are both important..but do important things for "goodness" not honor? If that is true, does that make an epic hero egotisticle?
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