Often, epic heroes can be characterized the same way. They are portrayed as superhuman beings, possessing strength, physical beauty, and intelligence. These heroes aspired to live by a heroic code that would ensure immortality by keeping their memory alive in the people. Homer’s The Iliad shows how the heroic code was ingrained in ancient Greek warriors. In many cases, the Greeks put this code of honor above their own lives. During a battle, Glaukos, …showed first 75 words of 494 total…

…showed last 75 words of 494 total…fight at his brother’s side and lead the Trojans to victory. The epic hero embodies certain desirable characteristics that make him a popular leader. The most important of those is the hero’s devotion to the heroic code. He must be willing to give his life because it is his destiny. If he is strong in his convictions, then he will be remembered long after death, becoming almost immortal because of his superb deeds.