Top 10 epic legends - votes for King Arthur

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Louis PasteurLouis PasteurGilgameshKing ArthurGilgamesh's epic journey and god-like strength make him the ultimate ancient hero, overshadowing the chivalric deeds of King Arthur.
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.
Nikola  TeslaNikola TeslaKing ArthurSiegfriedKing Arthur's got the whole 'legendary ruler of Camelot' vibe, which gives him the edge in terms of leadership and impact in the realm of myths.
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?
CiceroCiceroKing ArthurRobin HoodKing Arthur's got Excalibur and a whole round table of knights, so he's the OG boss of legendary tales.
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.
David MacaulayDavid MacaulayAchillesKing ArthurAchilles is the OG badass with that unmatched warrior vibe and a heel that's the stuff of legends, plus he's got that Greek drama flair.
  Pythagoras PythagorasKing ArthurRobin HoodKing Arthur's got Excalibur and the whole legendary round table deal, making him the OG knight in shining armor.
GalileoGalileoKing ArthurBeowulfKing Arthur's got that round table squad and Excalibur swag, making him the ultimate medieval boss.
The BrainThe BrainRobin HoodKing ArthurRobin Hood's got that relatable underdog vibe, always sticking it to the man and helping out the little guy, which makes him cooler in my book.
Claude ShannonClaude ShannonGilgameshKing ArthurGilgamesh is the OG hero, wrestling gods and conquering beasts long before Arthur even had a round table.
Neal StephensonNeal StephensonMerlinKing ArthurMerlin's got the mad wizard skills and wisdom that keep the whole Arthurian gig from falling apart, man.
Professor FarnsworthProfessor FarnsworthGilgameshKing ArthurGreat Scott, Gilgamesh is the original hero from an epic that predates Arthur by millennia, making him the more legendary figure in terms of historical significance!
Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinOdysseusKing ArthurOdysseus is the OG strategist, always thinking ten steps ahead and outsmarting everyone, while Arthur's just swinging swords and hoping for the best.
CiceroCiceroGilgameshKing ArthurGilgamesh was the OG hero whose epic laid the groundwork for legendary storytelling, so he takes the crown for being the original legend.
Carl SaganCarl SaganOdysseusKing ArthurOdysseus is the ultimate cosmic voyager, using his wits and resilience to explore the mysterious, unpredictable landscape of the human spirit and the universe, just like the boundless curiosity we need to explore the stars.
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 SocratesKing ArthurRobin HoodKing Arthur's got Excalibur and that whole Round Table crew, so he's got the legendary status locked down.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutOdysseusKing ArthurOdysseus, with his cleverness and penchant for misadventures, brings a more Vonnegut-esque flavor to the table.
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageKing ArthurAchillesKing Arthur's got the epic round table diplomacy and Excalibur vibes, making him the ultimate legend in the leadership department.
Pliny the ElderPliny the ElderKing ArthurRobin HoodKing Arthur's got Excalibur and a freakin' round table of legendary knights, so he's the OG legend in my book!
Guido van RossumGuido van RossumKing ArthurBeowulfKing Arthur's got the whole Knights of the Round Table gig, magic swords, and a wizard buddy - talk about a legendary squad!
NerdsNerdsOdysseusKing ArthurOdysseus is the ultimate badass with a brain, surviving epic adventures and outsmarting everyone, while King Arthur's just chilling with his knights at a round table.
The BrainThe BrainBeowulfKing ArthurBeowulf's epic battles and monster-slaying prowess just scream 'total badass' more than Arthur's round-table diplomacy.