Who's your favorite character from Classical Literature?

[Dangermouse]

I always liked Odin from the Norse myths. Thor was the more popular deity, but he wasn't that bright. Odin was crafty, and although ultimately fated to die at Ragnarok, in every story in which he features, he's the one pulling the strings. Everyone else is dancing to his tune. I always admired a character that much cleverer than everyone else around him.

If this appeals to you, I would recommend Neil Gaiman's American Gods. Its an interesting take in which Norse gods (including your friend Odin) and other mythlogical deities are still in our time.

I agree with the appeal of the Trickster. Both Loki from Norse Mythology and perhaps even Puck are interesting characters to follow.

[DarkSilver]

thrice great Hermes, Messenger of the Gods.

[Crown]

Hektor, Odysseus, Athena from Greek classical literature. And I agree with mr friendly guy, The Count of Monte Cristo was just bad ass all the way through.

[The Morrigan]

If Irish Mythology counts:

• Mannanan mac Lir/Mongan
• Goll mac Morna
• Fergus mac Roich (randy bastard)

Otherwise, probably Barry Lyndon from Thackary's The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon, evil, manipulative bastard that he is.

Got a bit of a soft spot for Loki too.

[Dead_Ghost]

Hektor, Odysseus, Athena from Greek classical literature. And I agree with mr friendly guy, The Count of Monte Cristo was just bad ass all the way through.

His name was Edmond Danté. And he's my fav as well.
Though Athos and Richelieu from "The Three Musketeers" are close.
(Yes, I'm a fan of Dumas )

[Gandalf]

Richard III.

A man with ambition and the will to get it done.

[Knife]

I've always been a fan of the various Knights of the Round Table. Except for Lance of Lot. I hate that guy and his prissy, contentious, asshole ways.

If it's any consolation to you, Lancelot was a later French importation. The very earliest accounts of Arthur say nothing of him.

True, which is nice when you read good mister Geoffery. As hard as that is.

I particularly like the more recent ( ) Winter King series where Lance of Lot is a total ass and coward. Jives with me just fine.

[Ender]

Sydney Carton. I find him inspiring really.

[kheegster]

I was always a fan of Lucifer in "Paradise Lost"

Seconded. So muchmore interesting than God or the Son of God (zzzz...);

[Pick]

Loki, of Norse myth. Sneaky-ass bastard who was once step ahead of his adversaries. Got two wives, had four fucking awesome kids, powerful, smart, charismatic, and supposedly quite handsome (as you'd imagine a shapeshifter could manage.)

And in the end, has a ship made of dead people's toenails/fingernails and leads an army of the dead. Holy shit, that's cool.

[Elheru Aran]

Hmm... hard to say. Puck's a good one, but I always liked the Norse gods. They were badass, didn't take any guff.

Odysseus, on the other hand, was excellent as well... Achilles always struck me as a whiny brat. Plus-- can't beat Sean Bean *not* dying for once!

[The Yosemite Bear]

Loki, of Norse myth. Sneaky-ass bastard who was once step ahead of his adversaries. Got two wives, had four fucking awesome kids, powerful, smart, charismatic, and supposedly quite handsome (as you'd imagine a shapeshifter could manage.)

And in the end, has a ship made of dead people's toenails/fingernails and leads an army of the dead. Holy shit, that's cool.

Isn't a daughter's love for her dad a wonderful thing....

[The Yosemite Bear]

Well the first books I read were Sherlock Holmes, and The Once an Future king. however, I've always been a sucker for old Sci-Fi stories, and to that extent the tragic captain nemo.