Both studied abroad.Both got into trouble with the religious orders.Both had a foe who was a priest, who was in love with their girlfriend.Both had a girlfriend who was the daughter of a priest.Both “died” in a lake.Both their girlfriends were raped in a temple/convent by their enemy priest.Both returned to their country to seek revenge/justice.Both returned under a different identity: Imuthis became “The Sphinx” while Ibarra became “Simoun”.
