Hercules And Theseus Research Paper

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The spectacular heros of ancient Greece and Athens, Hercules and Theseus, had a huge influence in different parts of the world. Hercules would be prefered in America because of his brute strength and the power he symbolizes, while I like Theseus due to his calm temper and intellect. Hercules is admired by many Americans because he exhibits the qualities that everyone strives to achieve. He is the son of a god, the strongest man alive, and has the self-confidence of Zeus. In one of his tales he wrestled with death and won. Hercules’ many adventures from killing the mighty Hydra to conquering the fierce Minyans, were more than enough reasons for the people of Greece to claim him as their hero, and Americans to teach his tales still today. However,
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