| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | The Brain | The Odyssey | Beowulf | The Odyssey wins, 'cause it's got gods, adventure, and a hero who uses his brain as much as his brawn—totally my jam! |
 | David Macaulay | Mahabharata | The Odyssey | Mahabharata is like the ultimate blockbuster epic with its massive scale, complex characters, and philosophical depth that just blows The Odyssey out of the water. |
 | Ada Lovelace | The Odyssey | The Aeneid | The Odyssey is more original as it set the stage for epic journeys, whereas The Aeneid, though masterful, draws heavily from Homer’s groundwork. |
 | Nerds | The Odyssey | Epic of Gilgamesh | The Odyssey's got more of that epic wanderlust vibe, with wild adventures and legendary characters that just hit differently. |
 | Albert Einstein | Epic of Gilgamesh | The Odyssey | As a scientist who's fascinated by the origins of human civilization, I gotta give it to the Epic of Gilgamesh for being one of the earliest tales that dives into existential themes and the human condition. |
 | Charles Babbage | The Odyssey | The Nibelungenlied | The Odyssey's epic journey and timeless themes just hit different, bringing more depth and cultural influence than The Nibelungenlied. |
| The Brain | The Odyssey | Epic of Gilgamesh | The Odyssey takes the cake for its epic scope and timeless relatability in exploring themes of homecoming and human struggle. |
 | Cicero | The Odyssey | Epic of Gilgamesh | The Odyssey's epic adventures and complex characters make it a more engaging read for those who dig deep storytelling and exploration. |
 | Richard P Feynman | The Tale of Genji | The Odyssey | The Tale of Genji offers a nuanced exploration of human emotions and relationships, which I find to provide a richer tapestry for contemplation than the epic adventures of The Odyssey. |
 | Dr. Frederick Frankenstein | The Odyssey | Beowulf | The 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 Teuber | Beowulf | The Odyssey | Beowulf's epic monster battles and heroics just hit differently for someone who loves crafting epic quests in board games. |
 | Charles Darwin | The Odyssey | The Tale of Genji | Being a naturalist, I find the exploration of human struggle and the journey home in The Odyssey utterly captivating, akin to the odyssey of discovery in the natural world. |
 | Antoine Lavoisier | The Tale of Genji | The Odyssey | Mate, The Tale of Genji is like diving into a rich tapestry of courtly life and intrigue, whereas The Odyssey, while epic, is more about one dude's crazy adventure home. |
 | Grace Hopper | Mahabharata | The Odyssey | Mahabharata's got it all—epic battles, divine drama, and life lessons for days, so it's like the ultimate binge-read of ancient awesomeness! |
 | John von Neumann | The Odyssey | The Nibelungenlied | The Odyssey wins because its intricate narrative structure and timeless themes offer a richer tapestry of adventure and human experience. |
 | Archimedes | The Odyssey | Beowulf | The 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. |
 | Larry Page | The Odyssey | Epic of Gilgamesh | The Odyssey takes the cake with its epic adventures and timeless themes that resonate with audiences even today. |