Comparing Beowulf and Achilles is not easy, as they are both historically great heroes, but while doing so, it is important to determine who single-handedly stands victorious. They both acquire heroistic attributes such as courage, integrity, confidence, military leadership, and superhuman strength. After contrasting all of the traits between the two characters, it is clear that Beowulf is ultimately the greater hero. From slaughtering ginormous demon spawns to challenging the Gods themselves, Achilles and Beowulf seem to have done it all, but it is the less acknowledged and demoralizing tasks which separate Beowulf far from Achilles.
To begin, Beowulf began his epic conquest at a young age, spreading his Anglo-Saxon culture with him as he butchered colossal demons and succeeded the throne.[D1]The Journal of Leadership Education impeccably acknowledges Beowulf's fierce personality with the statement, “He is absolutely fearless and supremely confident in his own abilities”, and further stating,“Beowulf, through his heroic exploits, is an abundant fountain of treasure during his years as leader of his warrior band, and as king of the Geats”[E1]In addition to this statement, Beowulf’s determination …show more content…
Achilles, is the greatest fighter known to Greek culture with outstanding fighting capabilities, military advising, and moral immunity with the exception of his heel.[D1] Having the blood of a demi-god and the heart of a lion, Achilles is afraid of no man nor God as he challenges Apollo for giving the Trojans the upper-hand in battle while also avenging Patroclus’s death.[D2] Despite having an enormous disadvantage, Achilles led the Greeks to a victory over the Trojans by single-handedly killing, “their great warrior Hector,”(Iliad Book 22 Narration)[E1] In addition, Achilles's mother is Thetis(the goddess of water), which gives him direct communication with the Gods such as Zeus and Athena, who most Greeks spend their whole life worshiping in return for a better
To begin, Beowulf began his epic conquest at a young age, spreading his Anglo-Saxon culture with him as he butchered colossal demons and succeeded the throne.[D1]The Journal of Leadership Education impeccably acknowledges Beowulf's fierce personality with the statement, “He is absolutely fearless and supremely confident in his own abilities”, and further stating,“Beowulf, through his heroic exploits, is an abundant fountain of treasure during his years as leader of his warrior band, and as king of the Geats”[E1]In addition to this statement, Beowulf’s determination …show more content…
Achilles, is the greatest fighter known to Greek culture with outstanding fighting capabilities, military advising, and moral immunity with the exception of his heel.[D1] Having the blood of a demi-god and the heart of a lion, Achilles is afraid of no man nor God as he challenges Apollo for giving the Trojans the upper-hand in battle while also avenging Patroclus’s death.[D2] Despite having an enormous disadvantage, Achilles led the Greeks to a victory over the Trojans by single-handedly killing, “their great warrior Hector,”(Iliad Book 22 Narration)[E1] In addition, Achilles's mother is Thetis(the goddess of water), which gives him direct communication with the Gods such as Zeus and Athena, who most Greeks spend their whole life worshiping in return for a better