Nyree gillespie mrs. M senior english period 8 Epic hero vs. Modern hero essay Today, heroes are far from what the epic heroes once were. Today, no one needs to be the son of Zeus to be a hero; no one need something great or earn numerous honors in wars to prove themselves. The epic hero Perseus and and a modern day Police officer has many similarities and differences. Perseus was one of the most challenged legends by far than any other hero, but also a very capable warrior. Odysseus was the wily hero of the Greeks whom they considered second only to Achilles. Odysseus was the one who came up with the idea of the Trojan Horse. He was also one of the few Greeks to reach his homeland of Ithaca, after 10 years of war and 10 years of troubles at sea. He was a descendant of Hermes, god of thieves. Today a police officer can be both a hero or an antagonist because of human nature that mortals face. as an officer of the law you have power and responsibility you choose to keep. a police officer can be from anywhere in the world but if they do not follow the code they can stray off the path of a modern hero. similarities between a epic hero and modern hero are Their personalities, characteristics, and physical abilities vary. These similarities and make heroes unique and memorable for years to come. Epic heroes have a lot of personality. Most people would call them braggarts because they always boast about their adventures, treasures, or battles. Now, heroes are more like ordinary people. A policeman is a modern day hero and could reside in the home next to you. Modern heroes are not out looking to accomplish great deeds. Their actions are often spontaneously performed as where epic heroes look for people or villages in distress. Epic heroes also work for a reward, while most modern day heroes do not. One of the biggest differences between epic and modern heroes consists of their physical abilities. Epic ...