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What is the difference between a Homerian hero and a Virgilian hero?

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Although a Homerian hero and a Virgilian hero are oftentimes viewed similarly, they have differences that only a few may have noticed. Both are presented to be characters of great valor however they represent a different era leading them to have different intellectual views and mental principles. According to analysts, a Homerian hero portrays the Greeks while the latter represents the Romans. 
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