Beowulf and Hercules: Strong, Self-confident, and Stupid.
"An epic is a long narrative poem presented in an elevated style, relating the heroic deeds of noble or semidivine personages" (England in Literature, 11). In most epics, the traits of the main characters revealed the values that were most important to the people of the society in which they were written. Furthermore, the main characters of most early epics were often courageous, brave, powerful, and nearly invincible. Therefore, it is not surprising to find that Beowulf and Hercules both possessed the traits of bravery and self-confidence. (1a) Most heroes, such as Beowulf and Hercules, were often strong and brave; however, most heroes also usually had one prevailing weakness. In the case of Beowulf and Hercules, the weakness of both turned out to be their thick heads. As can be seen in their stories, Beowulf and Hercules possessed similar traits because both characters displayed the values of strength, self-confidence, and stupidity during their adventures.
Perhaps the best way Beowulf and Hercules can be compared is to examine their great strengths. Beowulf, for instance, was "the strongest man alive, [both] princely and powerful" ("Beowulf," 7). (3) He often displayed this great strength: he defeated powerful monsters without any weapons except for his bare hands. For example, he defeated Grendel (without any help at all) by ripping the monster's arm right out of its socket. Additionally, he dove down into a "fiery lake" and defeated ma Grendel by himself. Finally, Beowulf tried to slay the dragon that was terrorizing the inhabitants of his kingdom, even though he was old and weak. In a similar manner, Hercules was also deemed to be "the strongest man on earth" and often displayed this great strength by defeating terrible monsters. For instance, when Hercules was just a baby he defeated the two venomous snakes sent by Hera with only his bare hands.
Beowulf is from the Anglo Saxon culture, and Hercules is from ancient Greece. ... Both Hercules and Beowulf are both very courageous. ... Beowulf is a normal person on earth, but he is very strong. ... Hercules has to face many more challenges than Beowulf does. ... Hercules and Beowulf are the same in many ways but different at the same time. ...
Hercules and Beowulf, both fictional characters, can both be appropriately categorized as heroes. ... Both Hercules and Beowulf find ways to come against evil and bring those opponents to defeat. ... After the fight between Beowulf and Grendel, Beowulf mentions "He has done his worst but the wound will end him." ... After the defeat of Grendel, even more evil lies in Beowulf's path: Grendel's mother and a dragon that becomes the death of Beowulf. This symbolizes that even the greatest of heroes, no matter how good or strong they may be, will face obstacles and evil. ...
Hercules and Beowulf, both fictional characters, can both be appropriately categorized as heroes. ... Both Hercules and Beowulf find ways to come against evil and bring those opponents to defeat. ... After the fight between Beowulf and Grendel, Beowulf mentions "He has done his worst but the wound will end him." ... After the defeat of Grendel, even more evil lies in Beowulf's path: Grendel's mother and a dragon that becomes the death of Beowulf. This symbolizes that even the greatest of heroes, no matter how good or strong they may be, will face obstacles and evil. ...
Hercules and Beowulf, both fictional characters, can both be appropriately categorized as heroes. ... Both Hercules and Beowulf find ways to come against evil and bring those opponents to defeat. ... After the fight between Beowulf and Grendel, Beowulf mentions "He has done his worst but the wound will end him." ... After the defeat of Grendel, even more evil lies in Beowulf's path: Grendel's mother and a dragon that becomes the death of Beowulf. This symbolizes that even the greatest of heroes, no matter how good or strong they may be, will face obstacles and evil. ...
He is very physically strong and willing to do whatever he had to do to achieve a specific goal. He has a very strong mental fortitude. ... Pegasus, the horse that Zeus obtained for Hercules, is Hercules best friend. ... Meg is a very interesting character as she is very independent, strong-willed and confident; even though in some parts of the movie she begins to second guess herself. ... Pegasus is one that never gives up on Hercules; even though Hercules can be a jerk toward him, he never gave up loving and caring for Hercules. ...
Hercules father was Zeus his mother was Princes Alcmena. Hera Zeus's Queen hate Alcmena and Hercules, once Hera tried to kill Hercules but he kill the serpents before their could bite him. ... Hercules was too strong to have around. ... Still Hercules managed to round then up. ... Deianira Hercules wife did what the centaur said and when Hercules and his men won a war and Hercules ask Deianira to gave a messenger his tunic to gave to him. ...
This one foot replica is made of bronze and symbolizes the epilogue to the story of Hercules and Nessus and depicts a mad Hercules in the act of flinging a terrified Nessus through the air. Hercules is actually clutching Nessus" ankle and is making preparations to fling the defenseless man over Hercules" own head and out into the sea. ... The subtext of the story lies that Hercules had defeated Nessus. ... Thus, Nessus dipped a shirt into a pool of his own toxic blood and proceeded to give it to Deianeria, the wife of Hercules, assuring her that the garment would cure Hercules of his promis...
He is braver, stronger, smarter, and cleverer than an ordinary person. ... It's about a man who was so strong and courageous, whose deeds were so mighty, and who so endured all the hardships that were given to him, that when he died, Hercules was brought up to Mount Olympus to live with the gods. ... But even in his cradle, Hercules had some serious moves. ... Hercules was your man. ... Hercules has superhuman strength and size; unbeatable. ...
