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Our challenge in this 5 page discussion is to compare two different heroes: one is an earthly hero in the character of Beowulf, an ancient
Anglo-Saxon hero; the other is a spiritual hero in the form of Jesus, the Son of God. Although it might seem as though we are comparing a chicken with an elephant, let's see if there are any areas of comparison. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Anglo-Saxon legend; the other is a spiritual hero in the form of Jesus, the Son of God. Although it might seem as though we are comparing a chicken with
an elephant, lets see if there are any areas of comparison accessible to us. The mythic journey Joseph Campbell, United States scholar of mythology claimed that all heroes undertook what
he labeled the "mythic journey." In that journey, a call or restlessness occurs, the hero responds to that call, and undertakes trials and tribulations, leading to an emotional descent.
There usually are helpers along the way to assist the hero; through tribulation the hero is transformed. The hero returns and shares his new knowledge with those he
has left behind. One manuscript exists in the British museum recording the epic tale of Beowulf. It has been estimated to be about a thousand years old. It
tells of a Danish prince who saves a kingdom by slaying a monster, Grendel, that has been terrorizing the countryside for years. He then kills the mother of the
monster, and later a dragon, but is fatally wounded in that last encounter. Beowulf can fit he pattern of the mythic hero if we stretch the edges of the story
a bit. When it appears that his warriors are no match against this monster who has taken on a craven for human flesh, Herorot requests Beowulfs assistance.
Beowulf does answer that call; arrives at the plagued hall, and descends into the darkness of waiting for the monster to appear. When finally Grendel does slide into
the hall, and begins his supper, Beowulf severs one of the creatures arms, and descends into his cave and eventually kills him. Our hero does go below ground and
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