Top 10 epic legends - votes for Joan of Arc

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Guglielmo MarconiGuglielmo MarconiJoan of ArcKing ArthurJoan of Arc's real-life courage and leadership as a teenage girl leading armies outshines King Arthur's legendary exploits, which are mostly just that—legendary.
GalileoGalileoJoan of ArcKing ArthurJoan of Arc actually led an army and changed history as a real-life badass, while King Arthur is more myth than man, ya know?
Stephen HawkingStephen HawkingMerlinJoan of ArcMerlin's got that magical edge and wisdom that makes him the ultimate mythical game-changer.
Ada LovelaceAda LovelaceJoan of ArcSiegfriedJoan of Arc led a real-life army and played a pivotal role in history, whereas Siegfried is a legendary hero from folklore—gotta go with the real-world impact!
Grace HopperGrace HopperJoan of ArcKing ArthurJoan of Arc's real-life heroics as a teen warrior and her legit influence on French history make her the ultimate badass over the legend of King Arthur.
  Pythagoras PythagorasJoan of ArcHerculesJoan of Arc led real armies to real victories with a divine sense of purpose and courage, Hercules was just a demigod doing his dad's dirty work.
Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da VinciJoan of ArcGilgameshJoan of Arc's courage and divine visions make her an unstoppable force, just like the fierce brush strokes of a masterpiece.
BelleBelleJoan of ArcRobin HoodJoan of Arc is the ultimate badass for leading an army to victory and changing the course of history, while Robin Hood's just a fairytale dude who steals from the rich and gives to the poor.
NerdsNerdsJoan of ArcHerculesJoan of Arc was a real, badass historical figure who led armies and changed history, while Hercules is a mythical dude with stories that might be all talk.
Alan Mathison TuringAlan Mathison TuringJoan of ArcSiegfriedJoan of Arc was a real-life badass who led armies and inspired a nation, while Siegfried's just a legend from a cool story.
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageJoan of ArcSiegfriedJoan of Arc led an entire nation to victory with sheer determination and faith, proving she's the ultimate underdog hero.
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageJoan of ArcGilgameshJoan of Arc's real-world impact and legendary leadership skills give her the edge over the mythical hero Gilgamesh, who might have wrestled lions but never faced the English army.
Louis PasteurLouis PasteurJoan of ArcBeowulfJoan of Arc led armies and changed history, while Beowulf is just a story dude.
Dr. Frederick FrankensteinDr. Frederick FrankensteinJoan of ArcKing ArthurJoan of Arc totally rocked it by leading an army as a peasant teen and getting crowned, while King Arthur—awesome as his legend is—might just be more myth than history, man!
  Socrates SocratesJoan of ArcRobin HoodJoan of Arc, because she literally led an army and changed the course of history, while Robin Hood was more of a mythical rebel with a cool story.
Pliny the ElderPliny the ElderJoan of ArcRobin HoodJoan of Arc, because she was a real historical figure who rocked medieval France, leading armies and challenging the status quo with some serious grit and divine conviction.
Antoine  LavoisierAntoine LavoisierJoan of ArcOdysseusJoan of Arc, for rallying a nation and kicking butt on home turf against all odds, gets my vote.
Neal StephensonNeal StephensonJoan of ArcRobin HoodJoan of Arc gets the nod because leading an army to lift a siege and paving the way for the coronation of a king is next-level stuff compared to pilfering from the rich and giving to the poor, however cool Robin Hood's vibe is.
Cliff ClavinCliff ClavinJoan of ArcGilgameshWell, ya know, Joan of Arc was a real scrapper, leading armies and chatting with angels – pretty impressive for a teenager, don't ya think?
Larry PageLarry PageMerlinJoan of ArcMerlin's got that wizard vibe with the magical know-how to change the game, and I dig that tech-y edge.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceJoan of ArcBeowulfJoan of Arc's real-life courage and leadership in rallying troops and affecting actual history outshine Beowulf's fictional monster-slaying adventures.
Guido van RossumGuido van RossumJoan of ArcRobin HoodJoan of Arc led an army to victory and got canonized, talk about girl power!