... societies and in today's world. As the world evolve, the meaning and the ideal model of heroes change as well. However, ancient heroes such as Gilgamesh, Odysseus, Oedipus, Rama and present heroes such as our military service members, firefighters and policemen do share similarities; similarities that function as a foundation of heroes regardless of individual's perception of ... is by far what separates heroes from ordinary persons. It is possessing the mental strength to undertake, overcome, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. In the epic story of the Odyssey, Odysseus the main c...

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