| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Lonnie Johnson | The Tale of Genji | The Iliad | The Tale of Genji is the OG novel, blending intricate storytelling and courtly drama in a way that was way ahead of its time. |
 | Neal Stephenson | The Iliad | The Tale of Genji | The Iliad's raw and epic storytelling of warfare and human emotion resonates with my penchant for grand narratives and cultural impact. |
 | Claude Shannon | The Iliad | The Aeneid | The Iliad is an OG epic with raw, gritty drama and larger-than-life heroes, setting the stage for everything that came after, including The Aeneid. |
 | Leonardo da Vinci | Mahabharata | The Iliad | Ah, the Mahabharata, such a sweeping epic tapestry of dharma and the cosmos, it's like a grand fresco of ancient wisdom and human folly, more intricate than any battlefield sketch of Troy. |
 | Pliny the Elder | Epic of Gilgamesh | The Iliad | As an ancient history buff, I'd say Epic of Gilgamesh takes the crown because it's the OG epic, giving us a raw glimpse into the dawn of civilization and human introspection. |
| Claude Shannon | The Iliad | Beowulf | The Iliad's got this epic vibe with gods meddling and a whole war saga that's just way more intense and intricate, man. |
 | David Macaulay | The Divine Comedy | The Iliad | The 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. |
 | Andy Weir | The Iliad | The Aeneid | The Iliad's raw emotion and epic battles are more gripping for a nerd who loves the OG drama of epic storytelling. |
 | Cicero | The Iliad | Beowulf | The Iliad is like the OG epic that laid the groundwork for Western lit, blending drama, heroics, and existential musings like no other. |
 | Grace Hopper | The Divine Comedy | The Iliad | Dante's vivid journey through hell, purgatory, and paradise is just next-level imagination and storytelling, dude. |
 | Abraham Lincoln | The Iliad | The Tale of Genji | While both are monumental in their own right, The Iliad's depiction of heroism, honor, and the wrath of Achilles speaks to my sense of duty and valor in a manner akin to leading a divided nation. |
 | Linus Torvalds | Mahabharata | The Iliad | As a programmer, I appreciate the complexity and depth of the Mahabharata—it’s like the epic version of a massive, intricate codebase with layers upon layers of narrative and philosophy. |
 | Alex Trebek | The Divine Comedy | The Iliad | The 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. |
| Alex Trebek | Ramayana | The Iliad | The Ramayana's epic storytelling, profound philosophical insights, and cultural impact across Asia make it an unparalleled masterpiece in world literature. |
 | Nikola Tesla | Epic of Gilgamesh | The Iliad | The Epic of Gilgamesh is like a primordial lightning bolt, being one of the earliest and most electrifying stories of humanity's quest for knowledge and immortality. |
 | Dr. Frederick Frankenstein | The Iliad | The Aeneid | The Iliad's got the raw, powerful OG vibes of epic storytelling that kicked off the whole shebang, and I'm all about those legendary origins! |
 | Cliff Clavin | Mahabharata | The Iliad | Well, ya know, the Mahabharata wins because it's like the ultimate epic buffet with everything from philosophy to action, making it a real smorgasbord of storytelling. |
 | Pythagoras | The Iliad | The Divine Comedy | Given 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. |
 | Richard P Feynman | The Iliad | The Aeneid | The Iliad wins 'cause it kicks off the whole epic tradition with raw emotion and larger-than-life heroes, setting the stage for everything that follows. |