“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” May the battle begin between two godlike warriors, from the Anglo Saxons Dark Ages to the Ancient Greeks. Epic poems like The Illiad by Homer and Beowulf displays heroism in various traits. Whether it be the Dark Ages or Ancient Greek they too stood to act upon what they felt was right. Beowulf & Achilles have many similarities; they are great fighters in high positions. “If weapons were useless he’d use his hands, the strength in his fingers.” (“Beowulf” lines 481-490”) With much confidence in oneself there is no use for weapons to defend from an enemy. “A heavy sword, hammered by giants, strong and blessed with their magic, the best of all weapons but so massive that no ordinary man could lift it it's covered and decorated length. He drew it.” (“Beowulf” lines 513-517”). He, Beowulf is no ordinary man, strong enough to wield that massive sword. “With this he twirled his long spear …show more content…
Superheroes are differences that reflect on both warriors; Beowulf and Achilles. To define heros from superheroes is simply determining what super means; to be above and beyond. In the epic poem “Beowulf" the main character would be Beowulf and he would be considered as a superhero. Contrasting the epic poem “The Illad"whose main character is Achilles plays his role as a hero. (“Beowulf” lines 172-175) “Alone shall fight for me, struggle for life against the monster. God must decide who will be given to death's cold grip." Beowulf posses a reasonable trait for his actions. Him being able to figure an enemy without any weapons shows how characters trait as a superhero. (“The Illiad” lines 171-179) “Hector, had you thought that you...... I who had been left behind....honor when the Achaeans give him funeral." From Achilles action through battle showing inconsiderate character trait. Achilles is so worried about taking revenge out of Hector that he didn't consider what can happen to