Part one of term paper
Throughout the epic poems both characters reveal traits of an epic hero. Both characters share god-like traits and have a variety of enemies. Each hero presents physical strength, but also goes through the emotional effects of loneliness. Each of the heroes in some way become unselfish in the end. Each hero has god-like traits. Odysseus, ...

Part two of term paper
... the suitors. Gilgamesh, as king is two thirds god and given a very high position as if he was a god. Gilgamesh, like Zeus was very fond of sex. Herbert Mason states, “He [Gilgamesh] demanded, from an old birthright, the privilege of sleeping with their brides before the husbands were permitted,” (Mason15). Each of our heroes has many enemies. Odysseus’ main enemy that keeps him from returning home is Poseidon. Poseidon was the father of Polyphemos, who was blinded by Odysseus. Circe, ...