Part one of term paper
Heroes and their stories have been at the center of almost every culture throughout history. There are vast differences among these legends since they have to serve each particular culture's needs. The events, settings and other characters may change dramatically, but the hero is basically the same for all. The epic hero is initially one of ...

Part two of term paper
... the greater good of the people whom the hero represents is met. Ultimately, the measure of the hero's success is whether the legend stands the test of time. While Greek culture and mythology differ from Jewish traditions, their heroes are one in the same. Odysseus and Moses, as well as Jacob, represent epic heroes that could appear in any culture at any point in time and in any form. Epic heroes are not always flawless. They occasionally commit a crime, lie, or do something of questionable m ...