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This is a 5 page paper discussing the nature of the epic heroes. Heroes, whether by classic, epic or traditional definitions have several common elements which allow them to be called “heroes”. The epic classics written by Homer and Virgil show us that not only are heroes brave, loyal, courageous and wise but they also encounter several similar elements in their journey to becoming heroes. All heroes have a “calling” in which they feel they are above other mortal men and are called into an adventure whether willingly at first or not, they feel they must go. They all must overcome certain obstacles in their path to their quest. They all fulfill their quest and then return home. In most cases as well, the hero may learn from a mentor and/or may experience a spiritual transformation at the end which shows he has somehow benefited from his adventure. Examples of the characteristics which make an epic hero are given in the heroes of Achilles from “The Iliad”, Rama from “The Ramayana”, Aeneas from “The Aeneid”, Beowulf from “Beowulf”, and Odysseus from “The Odyssey”.
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"heroes". The epic classics written by Homer and Virgil show us that not only are heroes brave, loyal, courageous and wise but they also encounter several similar elements in their
journey to becoming heroes. All heroes have a "calling" in which they feel they are above other mortal men and are called into an adventure whether willingly at first or
not, they feel they must go. They all must overcome certain obstacles in their path to their quest. They all fulfill their quest and then return home. In most cases
as well, the hero may learn from a mentor and/or may experience a spiritual transformation at the end which shows he has somehow benefited from his adventure. Examples of the
characteristics which make an epic hero are given in the heroes of Achilles from "The Iliad", Rama from "The Ramayana", Aeneas from "The Aeneid", Beowulf from "Beowulf", and Odysseus from
"The Odyssey". All cultures have legends and myths of the epic heroes and their accomplishments are retold and celebrated for centuries afterward. The
names of Odysseus, Beowulf and Achilles are all synonymous with bravery and strength and great achievements. Classic heroes however all do have similar elements, namely; that the hero is larger
than life and serves as a role model for others to follow; they are brave, smart and good in battle; and, the hero embarks upon a journey which fulfills his
or her destiny and leads to a spiritual sense of discovery. The "hero-myth" cycle in which the hero embarks upon his journey usually follows the pattern: call to adventure; meeting
the mentor; obstacles; fulfilling the quest; return of the hero; and, transformation of the hero (Dominguez). During early times in the evolution of
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