Theseus or Hercules

Theseus or Hercules?         Theseus is most commendable of emulation. He was a uncollectible hero in Athens. Theseus was, of course bravest of the brave as either heroes are, simply unlike the another(prenominal) heroes he was as compassionate as he was brave. (p. 159). Theseus also was a man of bra truly, idea and bodily strength. Hercules on the other hand was what all Greece demur Athens most admired. He was actually strong but wasnt too smart. Hercules never sight of the consequences that his actions would amaze about in the first place he followed through with them.         First, Theseus was very strong. He fought many awed horrendous monsters such(prenominal) as the Minotaur, ..a monster, half bull, half human.. (p.151), and went on many bulky ventures such as the Quest for the gilt Fleece. Theseus showed his enceinte strength in adventures such as the matchless with the Minotaur. Hercules was also relate in many coarse adventu res in which his great strength was shown. Hercules was oft quantifys stronger than Theseus, but Theseus do up for this small loss in other ways.         Second, Theseus was very smart. Because of his great intellect the Athenians, people who valued thought and ideas, chose him and not Hercules as their hero. Theseus escaped from the Labyrinth and killed the Minotaur.

Neither of these tasks were easy and required instinct with aptitude unlike Hercules. Theseus always thought things through and made just decisions. Hercules foolishness was shown on many occasions such as when he killed his family a nd his music teacher. Theseus intellect is o! ne very valuable quality which makes him more worthy of emulation.         Third, Theseus was very brave. In fact he went on so many great excursions that a saying grew up in Athens Nothing without Theseus! (p. 149). When it was age for Theseus to seek his father... If you want to get a full essay, ordering it on our website: OrderCustomPaper.com

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