This paper explores the personalities of three heroes of ancient cultures - Enkidu (Epic of Gilgamesh), Achilles (The Iliad), and Moses (Exodus). Their actions and thoughts are interpreted to see what of their originating cultures can be gleaned. The thesis that the paper works from is that heroes' personalities exemplify the culture's values, and their actions are meant to be instructive to those hearing or reading the myth. 6 pgs. Bibliography lists 4 sources.