What do you consider to be a hero? What traits should a hero have? My hero is Odysseus. In The Odyssey by Homer‚ Odysseus proves to be a true epic hero through his intelligence‚ bravery‚ and loyalty. One way that Odysseus uses his intelligence is to help his men. For instance‚ He puts beeswax in all of his crew’s ears when passing the Sirens. The epic states "Going forward I carried wax along the line‚ and laid it thick on their ears” (Homer 706). This helps them get past the Sirens successfully
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Aeolus and the Aeolian Bag could have been avoided if Odysseus has inspired a shared vision and encourage the heart. Like the text mentions‚ leaders cannot expect commitment if you are not putting in the effort to encourage it. (Kouzes and Posner 2014‚ p. 17) If Odysseus had been more transparent about his decisions‚ his crew would have been committed to him and probably trusted the fact that he would not save treasures for himself. Odysseus must have not been good about recognizing his crew’s contributions
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Many people know the story of the Great Odysseus‚ but nobody knows his story like I do. I‚ the great sun god Helios‚ knew Odysseus and his men for who they truly were. They were thieves‚ cheaters‚ and murderers. It is time that the true story is finally told‚ the way it should be. Get ready for a story that will change the way that the Great Odysseus is thought of forever. It all started on a dark‚ rainy day on the island of Thrinakia. I visited this island many times over the course of the year
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Are woman the source of many difficulties for Odysseus in the Odyssey? Odysseus faces many difficulties during his journey home in The Odyssey‚ many of these are caused by woman but not all. Both men and women help and hinder Odysseus’ journey but in many situations women seem to be the source. Some women help Odysseus along in his journey for example‚ Nausicaa. Nausicaa was chosen by Athene to go and meet Odysseus at the water baths‚ this was done by Athene appearing in one of Nausicaa’s dreams
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Homer demonstrates the importance of hospitality through Odysseus’ interactions with the Cyclops. Odysseus and his men arrive at the cave of the Cyclops and do what they have been taught is the courteous thing to do‚ as Odysseus recounts in Book 9: ‘…But since we’ve chanced on you‚ we’re at your knees in hopes of a warm welcome‚ even a guest-gift‚ the sort that hosts give strangers. That’s the custom. Respect the gods‚ my friend. We’re suppliants—at your mercy! Zeus of the Strangers
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Odysseus‚ the hero of The Odyssey‚ has found himself in many interesting‚ as well as dangerous‚ predicaments. Although these predicaments were extremely challenging‚ Odysseus always found a way to survive. His survival depended on his mind and body combined. Without this important balance of thought and strength‚ it is obvious that Odysseus would not have made it home safely‚ or he may have not even made it home at all. Throughout The Odyssey‚ by Homer‚ Odysseus showed amazing personal qualities
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Odysseus conversation with Elpenor Akhilleus once again reminded us of one of the most important parts of an epic which is death. His conversations not only reminded Odysseys that death is evident‚ but it also gave the reader insight into how ancient Greeks saw death. Everything thing during that time involved tradition. From praying to the gods‚ to death it was all important to the Greeks. The fact that Elpenor came to Odysseus first shocked me the most‚ not that long ago he was with breathing
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directly to Odysseus‚ the leading character in the epic Odyssey by Homer. Odysseus endures ten years of war‚ explained in The Iliad‚ encounters treacherous monsters‚ enchantresses‚ and beautiful goddesses. Odysseus is strengthened by his hankering to return home and to his wife and son. In the Odyssey‚ Homer uses Odysseus’ s character journey to show how one’s journey can change them as a person. One way Odysseus’s personality alters is that his faith grows in Penelope. As Odysseus states to Calypso
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harmony does not last long and challenges follow Odysseus like a plague. Calypso‚ the audience believes holds the last installment of the global journey‚ our hero has yet more battles ahead of him. In fact‚ the king of Ithaca wandered the Mediterranean and its coastal lands for 10 years before finally arriving home. As waves crash against the raft‚ “he was seen sailing the ocean”(284). The sea near the land of the Phaeacians is only one region Odysseus has been driven to. All these occurs as a number
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perseverance.” -Ramana Maharshi. This shows that Odysseus was very proud that he had achieved his goal‚ and he had perseverance while achieving them. Odysseus had to face many obstacles with his men‚ but he never gave up. Odysseus had perseverance‚ and that is the only way he could make it through everything he faced. Someone who has perseverance can achieve their goals. Odysseus has a lot of perseverance‚ and that is how he achieved his goals. First‚ Odysseus demonstrates perseverance by being the only
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