Comments on: MY TEN FAVORITE MYTHIC HEROES OF ALL TIME http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/ Politics served up with a smile... And a stilletto. Mon, 11 May 2026 13:05:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Craig1974 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1029454 Craig1974 Sat, 03 Nov 2007 15:58:02 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/#comment-1029454 Your comment about Samson leads me to believe that you think he is a mythical creation in the Bible. Is this what you believe? Samson, who indeed possessed great strength was also one of the Judges in Israel prior to them becoming a nation led by a king. Your comment about Samson leads me to believe that you think he is a mythical creation in the Bible. Is this what you believe? Samson, who indeed possessed great strength was also one of the Judges in Israel prior to them becoming a nation led by a king.

]]> By: Mr. Fu http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1021578 Mr. Fu Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:54:30 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/#comment-1021578 Robin Hood is so misunderstood. He didn't rob from the rich to give to the poor. He revolted against the oppressive, over-taxing government and returned the tax money to the downtrodden, law abiding tax payers. He was the freakin' Samuel Adams of 12th Century! Robin Hood is so misunderstood. He didn’t rob from the rich to give to the poor. He revolted against the oppressive, over-taxing government and returned the tax money to the downtrodden, law abiding tax payers. He was the freakin’ Samuel Adams of 12th Century!

]]> By: Foobarista http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1020686 Foobarista Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:34:12 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/#comment-1020686 A replica of El Cid's sword "La Tizona" has a place of honor in my living room. A old friend of mine gave it to me for Christmas many years ago... A replica of El Cid’s sword “La Tizona” has a place of honor in my living room. A old friend of mine gave it to me for Christmas many years ago…

]]> By: Matt Harris http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1019988 Matt Harris Wed, 31 Oct 2007 02:21:45 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/#comment-1019988 Hmm... I like John Carter, but think he had poor taste in women. Dejah Thoris isn't my cup of tea. Personal fictional favorite heroes include Kimball Kinnison, Conan and Gandalf. Hmm…

I like John Carter, but think he had poor taste in women. Dejah Thoris isn’t my cup of tea.

Personal fictional favorite heroes include Kimball Kinnison, Conan and Gandalf.

]]> By: canddmf http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1019298 canddmf Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:15:51 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/#comment-1019298 <i> N. O'Brain Said: 2:34 pm Funny, as much of a sci fi/fantasy fan as I’ve been since, well, forever, I never did like Burroughs. </i> I loved his work all through my teens. Now, looking back, they were very formulaic and predictable, but the characters there almost always demonstrated the idealized best in men and best in women at the time. I've read all 93(?) of Burroughs novels (many up to 4 times) and always enjoyed them. As you get "more sophisticated", you turn to more complex characters and heroes, but they were great as prototypes. N. O’Brain Said:
2:34 pm

Funny, as much of a sci fi/fantasy fan as I’ve been since, well, forever, I never did like Burroughs.

I loved his work all through my teens. Now, looking back, they were very formulaic and predictable, but the characters there almost always demonstrated the idealized best in men and best in women at the time. I’ve read all 93(?) of Burroughs novels (many up to 4 times) and always enjoyed them.

As you get “more sophisticated”, you turn to more complex characters and heroes, but they were great as prototypes.

]]> By: N. O'Brain http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1019219 N. O'Brain Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:34:57 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/#comment-1019219 Funny, as much of a sci fi/fantasy fan as I've been since, well, forever, I never did like Burroughs. Now, E. E. "Doc" Smith and his Lensmen.... Funny, as much of a sci fi/fantasy fan as I’ve been since, well, forever, I never did like Burroughs.

Now, E. E. “Doc” Smith and his Lensmen….

]]> By: longwalker http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1019141 longwalker Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:52:46 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/#comment-1019141 Roland was in command of either the vanguard or the rear guard but his orders from Charlemagne was to prevent the main body from being attacked without warning. He was also told to call for assistance if attacked. However, his ego was so great that he refused to sound his horn until it was too late for his troops. Roland was in command of either the vanguard or the rear guard but his orders from Charlemagne was to prevent the main body from being attacked without warning. He was also told to call for assistance if attacked. However, his ego was so great that he refused to sound his horn until it was too late for his troops.

]]> By: bfwebster http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1018992 bfwebster Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:28:38 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/#comment-1018992 John Carter is a great #1 pick -- as a young (and not-so-young) teen, I read those books over and over again, and not just because of the Frank Frazetta covers. Here are some other nominees: -- Tarzan. If you've never read the original Tarzan novels -- particularly the first two, which really form a duology -- you're in for a treat and a surprise. No film or TV show has ever captured ERB's Tarzan correctly. -- Frodo. OK, it's hard nowadays to see Elijah Wood looking angsty as a mythic hero, but I started reading these novels 40 years ago. "'I will take the ring,' he said, 'though I do not know the way.'" remains for me one of the most moving and inspiring lines in literature. -- Jack Sawyer from The Talisman (by Stephen King and Peter Straub; the best novel by either author). One of the sweetest compliments my wife ever paid me was to tell me -- after reading The Talisman for the first time -- that Jack Sawyer reminded her of me. -- Ellen Ripley in Alien/Aliens, particularly in Aliens. One of the few genuine female mythic heroes in modern times, and an original creation at that. "Get away from her, you bitch!" is one of my favorite movie lines ever. -- Jack Aubrey from Patrick O'Brien's wonderful (and too short!) series of novels. As human, frail, and at times self-defeating a hero as you are likely to find, and for all that a truly mythic hero. -- George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Cliches, I know, but the more I have learned about each of these men over the years, the more I realize how truly remarkable and unique they were and what a debt of gratitude we -- as Americans, and by extension, the whole modern world -- owe them. I'm sure I'll think of others given time, but these are the first that spring to mind. ..bruce.. John Carter is a great #1 pick — as a young (and not-so-young) teen, I read those books over and over again, and not just because of the Frank Frazetta covers.

Here are some other nominees:

– Tarzan. If you’ve never read the original Tarzan novels — particularly the first two, which really form a duology — you’re in for a treat and a surprise. No film or TV show has ever captured ERB’s Tarzan correctly.

– Frodo. OK, it’s hard nowadays to see Elijah Wood looking angsty as a mythic hero, but I started reading these novels 40 years ago. “‘I will take the ring,’ he said, ‘though I do not know the way.’” remains for me one of the most moving and inspiring lines in literature.

– Jack Sawyer from The Talisman (by Stephen King and Peter Straub; the best novel by either author). One of the sweetest compliments my wife ever paid me was to tell me — after reading The Talisman for the first time — that Jack Sawyer reminded her of me.

– Ellen Ripley in Alien/Aliens, particularly in Aliens. One of the few genuine female mythic heroes in modern times, and an original creation at that. “Get away from her, you bitch!” is one of my favorite movie lines ever.

– Jack Aubrey from Patrick O’Brien’s wonderful (and too short!) series of novels. As human, frail, and at times self-defeating a hero as you are likely to find, and for all that a truly mythic hero.

– George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Cliches, I know, but the more I have learned about each of these men over the years, the more I realize how truly remarkable and unique they were and what a debt of gratitude we — as Americans, and by extension, the whole modern world — owe them.

I’m sure I’ll think of others given time, but these are the first that spring to mind. ..bruce..

]]> By: Juan Paxety http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1018990 Juan Paxety Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:27:56 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/#comment-1018990 I guess Season 6 knocked Jack Bauer out of consideration. I guess Season 6 knocked Jack Bauer out of consideration.

]]> By: canddmf http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1018975 canddmf Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:15:04 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2007/10/29/my-ten-favorite-mythic-heroes-of-all-time/#comment-1018975 I loved your number 1 pick. The Martian series was the first group of books I read voluntarily (around 12 years old) and still have my original paperpack versions. Tarzan (of the books) was similarly "perfect" and mostly mis-used by Hollywood. What a great selection! The story of Roland (as I recall from long ago) was actually more tragic than stupid. I thought he was commander of Charlemagne's rear guard and thus required to protect the main army from the Moors? The reason he is heroic is that he did his duty until the end. I loved your number 1 pick. The Martian series was the first group of books I read voluntarily (around 12 years old) and still have my original paperpack versions.

Tarzan (of the books) was similarly “perfect” and mostly mis-used by Hollywood.

What a great selection!

The story of Roland (as I recall from long ago) was actually more tragic than stupid. I thought he was commander of Charlemagne’s rear guard and thus required to protect the main army from the Moors? The reason he is heroic is that he did his duty until the end.

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