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How Is Hector An Epic Hero

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The Epic Hero An epic hero is the central figure of an epic. Theres many characteristics that

make a hero or an epic hero stand out. They're strong responsible leaders that

preform brave deeds with their superior intelligence and courage. In the Trojan war

there was two warrior that stood out of all there people one from each opposing side.

Hector from the Trojans and Achilles from the greeks. They were considered "heroes"

in the eyes of their people and their kings.

Hector was the best warrior in the trojans and he was a very noble warrior.

Achilles in the other hand demonstrated ruthlessness and didn't care who he killed or

hurt. The greeks said that Achilles was built to kill and for war. It was said that the …show more content…

In my opinion Hector was the true epic hero he was more mature and Achilles

would sometimes be childish and not on the level of maturity Hector was. Hector was

an all around better person and hero although some of the readers may argue that

Achilles is the better hero i beg to differ. Hector treated his people with respect and in

return received the respect and loyalty of his people. Achilles men only respected him

or supposedly respected him was because of fear i mean Achilles was the best

warrior from the greeks and wasn't afraid to kill and they knew they wouldn't stand a

chance against him in a 1 on one battle so they never doubted his orders or talked

back when giving orders. Hector was a courageous man not afraid of anyone and still

had manners. Hector was a man of action, his men were inspired to fight in hopes to

be deserving of their leader hector because he would fight bravely and was really an

amazing fighter.

Hector had more respect for the gods than Achilles did which means Hector is

more respectful to his superiors. It was shameful that the gods helped achilles even

though he wasn't deserving unlike Hector who was always loyal to the gods and

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