Their goals also had differences like how many risks they took and also the level of risk each took. Hatshepsut risked her chance at being a Pharaoh, she did that by slowly taking more power from the Pharaoh. Meanwhile, Perseus risked his life. Perseus risked his life to become a hero by taking a chance and slaying Medusa. Perseus could have been turned to stone by Medusa but kept his promise to Athena, The Giant, and Hermes.
The myth and Medusa is discussed in the poem “perseus” and the story “Heroes Every Child Should Know” Perseus was a brave boy who killed a monster with snake hair and eyes of stone named Medusa. Medusa was a monster with snake hair,and eyes of stone,she would turn people to stone if you looked her in the eyes. The two stories are similar because they both have the same conflict and the same setting, but different because they have different amounts of characters. The two stories are similar because they both have the same conflict, how Perseus is going to kill Medusa. In the story it talks about “He thought awhile with himself,and remembered Athene’s words”.
An epic hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to endure overwhelming obstacles. In Edith Hamilton’s Mythology, three heros named Perseus, Theseus, and Hercules exhibit different traits that affect their journey in a positive or negative way. Perseus receives supernatural help, Theseus displays incredible strength, and Hercules has a fatal flaw that will end tragically, these qualities are what classify each as an epic hero.
Not only did Hercules change history but he changed many others perspective on life. With hero's journey having ended, he is given his final reward. His father, Zeus, creates a picture of Hercules in the stars in order to commemorate his true heroism. Things for Hercules will never be the same again.
Perseus and Percy both have a brains over brawn theme. Although it is modernized in The Lightning Thief because Percy goes to a special camp for half bloods, which is more realistic nowadays. When Perseus tries to cut off Medusa's head, he looks through the reflection on his mirroring shield, while it is much more modern in the book as Percy looks through a reflection on a glass. The items in The Lightning Thief are more updated. In the book Percy uses a lot more knowledge than in the myth.
An epic hero is one of great strengths and supernatural abilities. Beowulf is unable to be harmed by certain weapons, and Hercules has great strength. They also both go on a quest. Beowulf seeks to kill the evil Grendel, Hercules set out on a quest to complete the 12 labors.
He was from Olympus but had his rights and immortality taken away. So for that he would of not have what he has. He was immortal, also he had lots of strength was very powerful, most of all he was very courageous he never gave up to return to Olympus. Hercules is an epic hero because he is immortal, strong, and courageous. Although Hercules was immortal at birth but lost it.
The qualities that make an epic hero are strength, courage a strong mentality, and the aspiration to achieve heroic acts. Many heroes are considered role models as they make brave decisions attempting to do something extraordinary. Heroes often fight against the causes of evil as they try to make the environment a better place. Hercules (son of Zeus) is one of the many known Gods to Greek mythology. He is supernatural and immortal.
Mythology is a collection of myths and stories belonging to a particular belief system or cultural tradition. Even though there are a variety of different myths taught around the world, Greek mythologies are more famously known for their fruitful stories and complex relationships. Greek mythologies mostly concern their gods and heroes such as; Hercules, Achilles, Theseus, and Perseus. Of the many Greek heroes, Jason is the most heroic due to the fact that although he is abandoned at a very young age, he is still able to survive, also he proves to Hera the goddess who hated heroes that he is worthy to be favoured by her, and he completes the impossible quest of the Golden Fleece. Jason is born in a very superior family, having a father who is the lawful king of Iolcus.
Although Zeus and Hades were brothers there were barely, if any, similarities between the two. In fact, the two were basically polar opposites. However even with their many differences they still shared one or two similarities. One being brothers, as I mentioned before the two got along quite well until they drew for their share of the world and Zeus was declared ruler of the world and Hades was sent down to the underworld where he ruled. That brings up one of their other similarities, the both were both gods.
The Hydra a ginormous nine-headed water serpent that haunted the swamps of Lerna. The Gorgons are three sisters that when given direct eye-contact would turn the seer to stone. Both are formidable creature in Greek history. Both may be formidable but they have their differences. The Hydra can breath acid and when one head is decapitated two more will grow.
Hercules shows that he is a hero through the task he complete within in the movie and the Myth. In the end Hercules makes it back to Mt.Olympus in both stories and he completes the missions that were given to
Noubar Aghajanian Dr. Jeffrey History 18 29 June 2017 Discussion Forum (DF # 3) Pearl Harbor The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 was a surprise because US was still talking to Japan and the two countries were in diplomatic relations. Two waves of planes attacked, destroyed 188 planes, killed more than 2,403 people and left chaos. After that the Japanese planes attacked the American facilities in the Philippines (World War II, 15) .
He was the son of Zeus, the god of the sky and the ruler of the Olympian Gods, and Alcmene. He had enemies before he was even born and that was the reason behind him going through all the hardships and still coming out on top as Greece 's most widely-respected heroes. Even though every hero is unique in their own way, each one of them represent the same 3 main characteristics. Hercules is my epic hero because of his heroic actions, his immortality, and the courage he possesses. The first and most important reason why Hercules is my epic hero is because he managed to do everything in a heroic manner and the difficult tasks he overcame.
Hercules and Theseus, two great heroes from mythology, seem to be similar in many ways. Both extremely brave and noble; with a love of danger and adventure mixed with compassion, creates the perfect heroes. Their stories intertwine with one another’s when Hercules has to save Theseus from the chair of forgetfulness in Hades. Theseus saved Hercules when he was distraught with intent to kill himself. In a similar way, they both stood by their friends no matter the cost.
