According to raglan's characteristics of an epic hero, who is the most heroic of the four heroes and list all the characteristics that apply to him (at least 10) ?

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Walter Lee

24 March, 21:24

According to raglan's characteristics of an epic hero, who is the most heroic of the four heroes and list all the characteristics that apply to him (at least 10) ?

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Nikolas · Answer 1

According to Raglan's characteristics of an epic hero, the most heroic of the four heroes was Oedipus at a score of 21. The 10 characteristics that apply to him are according to Raglan’s profile were:

Oedipus 21, Theseus 20, Romulus 18, Heracles 17

1. Mother is a royal virgin

2. Father is a king

3. Attempt to kill hero as an infant, often by father or maternal grandfather

4. Hero spirited away as a child

5. Driven from throne and city

6. Reared by foster parents in a far country

7. Is victor over king, giant, dragon or wild beast

8. Becomes king

9. For a time he reigns uneventfully

10. Has one or more holy sepulchers or tombs