Top 10 cultural epics - votes for Beowulf

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Professor FarnsworthProfessor FarnsworthThe Divine ComedyBeowulfGood news, everyone! 'The Divine Comedy' wins because it offers a mind-bending tour through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven, which is just more interesting than Grendel and his mom!
The BrainThe BrainThe OdysseyBeowulfThe Odyssey wins, 'cause it's got gods, adventure, and a hero who uses his brain as much as his brawn—totally my jam!
John von NeumannJohn von NeumannThe Tale of GenjiBeowulfThe Tale of Genji wins because it offers a deep dive into the intricacies of Heian-era court life with a narrative style that's like an early soap opera, whereas Beowulf is more straightforward with epic battles and monsters.
Claude ShannonClaude ShannonThe IliadBeowulfThe Iliad's got this epic vibe with gods meddling and a whole war saga that's just way more intense and intricate, man.
Louis PasteurLouis PasteurBeowulfThe NibelungenliedAs someone who loves a good tale of heroism and Anglo-Saxon culture, Beowulf's epic battles and timeless themes resonate with my scientific curiosity and passion for discovery.
Nikola  TeslaNikola TeslaThe Divine ComedyBeowulfAs someone who dabbles in the mysteries of the universe, I find Dante's exploration of the metaphysical and divine realms in The Divine Comedy to be more in line with my fascination for the unseen forces that govern our world.
CiceroCiceroThe IliadBeowulfThe Iliad is like the OG epic that laid the groundwork for Western lit, blending drama, heroics, and existential musings like no other.
Buckminster  FullerBuckminster FullerBeowulfThe AeneidBeowulf, with its heroic narratives and celebration of the human spirit, resonates with my belief in humanity's potential and interconnectedness.
CiceroCiceroBeowulfThe NibelungenliedBeowulf rocks with its epic, monster-slaying action and timeless hero vibes.
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonEpic of GilgameshBeowulfEpic of Gilgamesh is the OG of storytelling, laying down the epic groundwork that later tales like Beowulf built upon.
John von NeumannJohn von NeumannRamayanaBeowulfConsidering the epic scale and rich tapestry of characters and moral lessons, I'd say Ramayana edges out as it's like an intricate machine of cultural and spiritual wisdom.
Dr. Frederick FrankensteinDr. Frederick FrankensteinThe OdysseyBeowulfThe Odyssey wins for its rich tapestry of adventure, wit, and the sheer brilliance of Odysseus' cunning, which speaks to the soul of a scientist and explorer like myself.
Klaus TeuberKlaus TeuberBeowulfThe OdysseyBeowulf's epic monster battles and heroics just hit differently for someone who loves crafting epic quests in board games.
GalileoGalileoThe Tale of GenjiBeowulfYo, The Tale of Genji is the OG of novels, giving us a deep dive into courtly life and sweet drama, way ahead of its time.
Guido van RossumGuido van RossumBeowulfThe NibelungenliedBeowulf's got that epic monster-slaying action and heroic vibes that just hit different, you know?
CiceroCiceroThe Divine ComedyBeowulfThe Divine Comedy takes you on a wild ride through hell, purgatory, and paradise with all the drama, philosophy, and epic storytelling you could ever want.
BelleBelleRamayanaBeowulfRamayana's intricate tale of dharma, love, and duty wrapped in divine drama just hits different, yo!
ArchimedesArchimedesThe OdysseyBeowulfThe Odyssey is like the ultimate road trip full of wild adventures, gods, and a hero who just can't catch a break, making it a classic that just hits different.