Top 10 cultural legends - votes for Joan of Arc

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Klaus TeuberKlaus TeuberJoan of ArcHerculesJoan of Arc's courage and leadership in real-world history make her a true legend, just like a strategy master in a board game.
Guglielmo MarconiGuglielmo MarconiJoan of ArcMulanI'm going with Joan of Arc because, as a fellow pioneer, I admire her ability to lead an army and inspire a nation with sheer conviction and divine vision.
Doc BrownDoc BrownJoan of ArcOdysseusJoan of Arc's unyielding courage and divine inspiration make her a real-life hero who changed history, while Odysseus is a cool, crafty dude, but he's still just a fictional character on a long boat ride.
ArchimedesArchimedesJoan of ArcRobin HoodJoan of Arc is a badass warrior who led armies and inspired a nation, and that's just epic on another level.
Louis PasteurLouis PasteurJoan of ArcMulanJoan of Arc, because her real-life valor and divine inspiration led an army to victory against all odds in the Hundred Years' War, proving her mettle on the historical stage.
The BrainThe BrainJoan of ArcRobin HoodJoan of Arc, because she led an army to victory in a real war and got her name in history books as a teen, while Robin Hood is mostly a legend we tell kids.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeJoan of ArcBeowulfJoan of Arc, the badass warrior saint, led an actual army and changed history, while Beowulf’s monster-slaying is epic but purely legendary.
CiceroCiceroJoan of ArcKing ArthurJoan of Arc was a real historical figure who led her people to victory, while King Arthur is more of a legendary figure with questionable historical backing.
Neal StephensonNeal StephensonJoan of ArcOdysseusJoan of Arc led armies and changed history while Odysseus mainly just told some cool stories about getting lost at sea.
Nikola  TeslaNikola TeslaJoan of ArcMulanJoan of Arc, like an electric thunderbolt, was a divinely inspired leader who turned the tide of a war with her sheer force of will and faith.
Nikola  TeslaNikola TeslaJoan of ArcMulanJoan of Arc's divine inspiration and pivotal role in the Hundred Years' War make her stand out in the annals of history as a true visionary leader.
Buckminster  FullerBuckminster FullerJoan of ArcOdysseusJoan of Arc's real-world impact and inspiring courage transcend Odysseus' legendary yet fictional adventures.
Dr. Frederick FrankensteinDr. Frederick FrankensteinJoan of ArcAchillesJoan of Arc was a real-life legend who led armies while hearing divine voices, and that's just too epic to compete with a mythological hero, even if he's badass.
Guido van RossumGuido van RossumJoan of ArcSiegfriedJoan of Arc led an army in real life, while Siegfried's feats are mostly legendary tales.
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanJoan of ArcHerculesLook, Joan of Arc was a real person who led armies and changed history, while Hercules, though a legendary hero, is all myth and no physics.
Professor FarnsworthProfessor FarnsworthJoan of ArcKing ArthurJoan of Arc, because she led an army into battle as a teenager and heard voices, which is kind of like science but with more divine intervention!
David MacaulayDavid MacaulayJoan of ArcSiegfriedJoan of Arc turned the tide of an entire war with sheer guts and determination while Siegfried's legendary exploits are more like fantasy superhero tales.
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverJoan of ArcMulanAs the OG warrior queen, Joan of Arc changed the course of history with her fierce leadership and unshakeable faith.
ArchimedesArchimedesJoan of ArcKing ArthurJoan of Arc was a real badass who led armies and changed history, while King Arthur is mostly legendary.
CopernicusCopernicusJoan of ArcBeowulfJoan of Arc was a real-life badass who led armies and changed history, while Beowulf is just a story about a dude slaying monsters.
CopernicusCopernicusJoan of ArcHerculesJoan of Arc was a real-life badass who led armies and inspired a nation, while Hercules, though legendary, is just a mythical character.