Beowulf and Governor Jesse Ventura of Minnesota have many similarities and differences. They are both thought of as heros. Jesse Ventura is a self-created political figure and Beowulf was a made up legend. Jesse Ventura won as a third party candidate for the governor of Minnesota and Beowulf defeated Grendel in a battle, which were two incredible accomplishments. Jesse Ventura and Beowulf are also two very un-modest heros, and they speak their minds.
             They are both thought of as heros, though they came from different time periods and led totally different lives. Jesse Ventura was a navy SEAL, a movie actor, and a professional wrestler. He created his image to be a larger-than-life warrior type. He worked hard, running as a third party candidate for the governor of Minnesota and won.
             Beowulf was a made up legend who had super-human qualities. During the Dark Ages Beowulf was an epic that was told by the Anglo-Saxons. Beowulf was brave enough to fight Grendel with his bare hands and the author tells us that Grendel:
             Saw that his strength was deserting him, his claw
             Bound fast, Higlac's brave follower tearing at
             His hands. The monster's hatred rose higher,
             But his power had gone. He twisted in pain,
             And the bleeding sinews deep in his shoulder
             Snapped, muscle and bone split
             And broke. The battle was over, Beowulf
             Had been granted new glory. (P. 21, ln 102-110)
             Jesse Ventura was a wrestler, but he never harmed his opponent as badly as Beowulf did. Both Beowulf and Jesse Ventura were strong, champion-like figures.
             Jesse Ventura ran as a third party candidate for the governor of Minnesota even though most third party candidates don't have a chance. Democrats and Republicans have been known to exclude third party candidates from debates. Third party nominees have to make due with less press attention and money. When they do receive...