Though the poem is in Old English, the story is actually set in Scandinavia, where King Hrothgar of the Danes has a mead hall, which is under attack by a monster called “Grendel” (who is described as a giant). Possibly my favorite mythical hero of all time, because he was a hero in the truest sense, as he actually died for his own people. He is seen as a national hero in Spain as he was a brave and accomplished warrior who fought the battle to take the control of Spain from Muslims. 2.El CidĮl Cid or El Cid Campeador was a Spanish nobleman with the real name Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar. Later he went on for his quest for immortality. He was the king of Uruk and was so powerful that the gods had to create a hero to kill him, but instead, he befriended him. His acts were so legendary that “The Epic of Gilgamesh” is based on his exploits and is still famous. Gilgamesh is probably one of the first recorded heroes in history. Later on he goes on a quest for immortality, which takes him to the ends of the Earth, and where he meets long disappeared legendary characters. Together they defeated the Bull of Heaven. He was so powerful that the Gods literally created a hero, Enkidu just to kill him, but instead, he befriended him. He was the mighty King of Uruq (modern day Iraq), of which he raised its walls high. What better way to start this list, than from possibly the first hero? He pretty much predates all the other heroes on the list with the great work “The Epic Of Gilgamesh”, based on his exploits. Kusunoki Masashige Who Are The Legendary Heroes In The World of All Time? 1.Gilgamesh The List Of Top 10 Legendary Heroes In Historyġ0.
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