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Beowulf Vs Achilles Research Paper

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Marlinta Stephen
Mrs. DeSilva
English12
28 September 2015 Beowulf vs. Achilles The author who wrote “Beowulf” was anonymous. No one knows who wrote this epic poem or when it was supposedly composed. The anonymous writer or author wrote this epic poem during the 800 B.C. “The Iliad” was written by an author named Homer. He wrote his poems in 700 B.C, which were composed before other epic poems, such as “Beowulf”. The two epic poems are about two epic heroes who fought different battles with their enemies. Beowulf and Achilles are two epic heroes, who fought different battles or wars with their enemies. They both have different cultures and fought differently. Their wars in details are very interesting and realistic. Beowulf and Achilles

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