Monster Essays - Epic Of Gilgamesh 2
Heros and Their Human Traits
"Who is the noblest hero? The man who conquers his senses" a quote from Bhartrihara. Heros is what is seen throughout ancient epics. Heros are, to many, seen like gods. Many heros are two parts god or have a father who is a god. Although there is god in their blood they are still human. Throughout the epics, The Iliad, The Epic of Gilgamesh, and the Bhagavad-Gita, the epic heros contain a characteristic that makes them more human.
Achilles, the hero of The Iliad, is flawed with too much pride. During the scene where Achilles ....
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