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Indiana Jones Superherology

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Indiana Jones is an archaeologist who seeks the Holy Grail. He will do anything to obtain the prize possession. When he captures the Holy Grail, he comes across several obstacles. Indiana Jones determination is so strong it presented similarities between him and a superhero, being chosen by god, and also helped him build friendships. Indiana Jones determination is so strong it presented similarities between him and a superhero. First, Jones haves a weakness. For example, He is terrified of snakes. Majority of the superheroes have a phobia of something. Second, Jones haves another ego. For instance, He is a professor at a college. To give more evidence, He has another name. Indiana Jones determination is so strong it presented him to being

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