The Heros - Odysseus, Jason and Aeneas :: comparison compare contrast essays

A Comparison of the Heroes, Odysseus, Jason and Aeneas Odysseus is unique among epic heroes in that his strength perplexs not from inhuman powers or exceptional physical ability, unless mainly from his mind. Odysseus, regularly uses cunning, guile, and superiority of intellect to overcome obstacles. In this wallpaper I will analyse Odysseus to other epic heroes, both in terms of character and in terms of responses to crises, comparing his reactions with those of other heroes set(p) in similar situations. The first hero I will compare him to is Jason, who had a similar adventure. His adventure was made to claim a sess that was rightfully his, just like Odysseus adventure to get home to Ithaca and recollect his throne. They both faced many perils on the sea, and both persevered to reach the close of the journey and gain the throne. Jasons uncle Pelias had usurped the throne of Iolchus (much as Penelopes suitors threatened to do), which Jason had a current claim to. Pel ias wanted to get rid of him, however dared not to come out him outright. So, he agreed to abdicate the throne if Jason would journey and get the sumptuous fleece, which was at a temple in Colchis (on the Black Sea). Pelias expected the sail to be fatal, for it had danger at every step. However, Jason called for and received an impressive rolling of heroes to aid him on his journey. Jason set out for, and made it safely to, Colchis. erstwhile there, he was received by the resident king, Aeetes. Aeetes was used to getting visitors who had come for the fleece, and had devised a test for getting rid of them. He had a stand challenge to give up the fleece to anyone who could tame two fire-breathing bulls and thusly use them to plow a field with dragons teeth. Jason was confounded by how to authorize this trial and was saved at the last moment by Aeetes fille Medea, who gave him a potion of wild herbs that would protect him from the fire. With the help, Jason easil y tamed the bulls, and began to sow the field, but noticed that where he had put the teeth, soldiers were springing up from the ground. Jason hid from them, but then came up with a plan for getting rid of