Top 10 cultural epics - votes for The Divine Comedy

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!
DataDataRamayanaThe Divine ComedyDude, Ramayana is like this epic saga full of gods and epic battles, it's just got that mythical vibe that's hard to beat.
Andy WeirAndy WeirThe Divine ComedyThe AeneidGotta go with The Divine Comedy for its mind-blowing journey through the afterlife and its massive impact on literature and culture.
Charles DarwinCharles DarwinThe Divine ComedyThe AeneidThe Divine Comedy is a mind-blowing journey through the afterlife, blending drama, philosophy, and intricate storytelling in a way that stands out, even for a naturalist like me.
Marie CurieMarie CurieThe Tale of GenjiThe Divine ComedyThe Tale of Genji is a groundbreaking work in world literature as it is often considered the first novel, offering deep insights into Heian-era Japan that are as rare as radioactive elements in their cultural significance.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutMahabharataThe Divine ComedyMahabharata's sprawling epic is like the universe itself, vast and chaotic, capturing the messiness of humanity in a way that tickles my own sense of existential absurdity.
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageMahabharataThe Divine ComedyThe Mahabharata is a vast epic brimming with complex characters and intricate stories that resonate deeply with cultural and philosophical richness.
Professor FarnsworthProfessor FarnsworthThe Divine ComedyEpic of GilgameshThe Divine Comedy takes the cake with its intricate exploration of the afterlife, philosophical depth, and influence on Western literature, making it a nerd's paradise!
The BrainThe BrainThe Divine ComedyThe AeneidThe Divine Comedy is a wild ride through heaven and hell, and Dante's vivid imagination and poetic genius just hit different.
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.
David MacaulayDavid MacaulayThe Divine ComedyThe IliadThe Divine Comedy wins because its vivid, imaginative portrayal of the afterlife and its profound philosophical and theological insights have left a lasting impact on literature and culture.
Stephen HawkingStephen HawkingMahabharataThe Divine ComedyMahabharata's vast epic narrative intricately weaves philosophy, history, and mythology, offering a comprehensive tapestry that rivals the intricate complexities of the universe itself.
Alan Mathison TuringAlan Mathison TuringMahabharataThe Divine ComedyMahabharata's vast narrative complexity and cultural richness speak to the human condition on a grander scale.
Marie CurieMarie CurieMahabharataThe Divine ComedyThe Mahabharata is a vast, complex epic filled with rich philosophical discourse, which speaks to my scientific curiosity and analytical nature.
Grace HopperGrace HopperThe Divine ComedyThe IliadDante's vivid journey through hell, purgatory, and paradise is just next-level imagination and storytelling, dude.
Steve WozniakSteve WozniakThe Divine ComedyThe NibelungenliedThe Divine Comedy is an epic journey through the afterlife with rich allegory and vivid imagination, much like the intricate designs of a well-crafted circuit board.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeThe Divine ComedyThe NibelungenliedThe Divine Comedy weaves a profound and intricate tapestry of human experience and spirituality that resonates universally across time and culture.
Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinThe Divine ComedyThe AeneidDante takes you on a wild ride through heaven, hell, and everything in between, blending theology with epic storytelling in a way that's as mind-bending as the theory of relativity.
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekThe Divine ComedyThe IliadThe Divine Comedy's exploration of the afterlife is like the ultimate road trip through Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory, revealing the human condition with epic style and depth.
CopernicusCopernicusThe Divine ComedyThe Tale of GenjiDante's epic digs deep into the human soul and spiritual journey, painting a vivid cosmic landscape that's hard to beat.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsThe Divine ComedyEpic of GilgameshThe Divine Comedy is like a complex kernel with layers of philosophy and theology, whereas Gilgamesh is a straightforward ancient epic.
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.
Pliny the ElderPliny the ElderThe Divine ComedyThe AeneidThe Divine Comedy takes readers on a vivid journey through the afterlife with layers of allegory and insight like a celestial guidebook, while The Aeneid, though epic, doesn't quite reach the same cosmic depths.
  Pythagoras PythagorasThe IliadThe Divine ComedyGiven my focus on geometry and mathematics, The Iliad's exploration of human nature and the epic's influence on Western literature strike a chord with my love for foundational works.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceThe Divine ComedyThe AeneidDante's The Divine Comedy is like this intense, multilayered existential road trip through the cosmos that just hits all the philosophical and emotional notes in a way that feels like an epic symphony of the human condition.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceThe Divine ComedyThe AeneidDante's Divine Comedy takes the existential cake with its intricate blend of theology, philosophy, and personal vendetta, served up in a rich, allegorical tapestry that's both cosmically profound and gleefully petty in a way Virgil's epic just doesn't touch.