Odysseus: A Hero

Of all literature works read thus far, the Odyssey full fills the hero’s journey in all aspects of the story. Throughout this story there are vivid examples of how the hero’s journey is outlined. From the beginning of “the hero’s journey”, which is the call to adventure Odysseus will begin his journey when he makes the choice of going into battle in the Trojan War. There will also be specific events in this epic story to display “the hero’s journey” even further. Eventually the end of the journey will be revealed when Odysseus regains his family, friends, and home. This part of

     Is Odysseus, the main character of Homer’s The Odyssey, really an epic hero? An epic hero embodies several heroic traits such as; having superior or super-human strength; being intellectual and courageous; and being a strong and responsible leader. An epic hero struggles and is overwhelmed with difficulties. An epic hero is on a quest of self discovery, war or some sort of goal. In the Odyssey, Odysseus is on a quest to return home to Ithaca after ten years of war in Troy. Odysseus, during his quest, is forced to venture through a merciless Cyclops, angered Gods, deeply obstinate Goddesses, the underworld, and determined suitors that are after his wife Penelope. Odysseus surmounts

Many think being a hero is having super powers, but on the contrary it's more than that. A hero is one who is distinguished for their courage and bravery, and looked upon for their great deeds. A hero like this is not just found in modern society today, but in mythology as well. In the epic poem The Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus earns the title of a true hero by conveying many qualities such as: determination, courage and leadership.

Ten years after the fall of Troy, Odysseus a great hero has yet to return to his home in Ithaca. It begins with Athena and Poseidon who helped the Greeks during the Trojan War. Athena turned against the Greeks and convinces Poseidon to do the same. The Greeks are hit by storms on the way home and many ships are destroyed and the fleet is scattered. The war and his distress at sea keep Odysseus away from Ithaca for twenty years.

In Greek literature of mythology, we have examined Odysseus. Students and scholars alike have held debates about Odysseus. The discussion is whether Odysseus was a true hero, as read in The Odyssey. There is abundant supportive evidence to verify all sides of the debate and opinions held about Odysseus. Odysseus had encompassed many qualities that I believe make him a hero. The qualities he embodied were mental strength, physical strength, and spiritual strength. I would like to advocate for why Odysseus was a hero.

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American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson once stated,” A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.” Emerson is an english philosopher that uses intuition to peer into reality. Greek philosophers are looked upon for most of greeks history. Philosophers are knowledgeable and often right. A philosopher such as Emerson uses knowledge to determine what makes the average person a hero in the eyes of society.

A hero is someone who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Homer created the character of Odysseus, the epic hero who possess the qualities of being hubris but in the long run makes a bold attempt to do the right thing.

In Homer’s, The Odyssey, I believe that Odysseus is a true modern hero. During his long and perilous journey home Odysseus shows many heroic qualities that help save his men from many dangerous situations. He first shows his Valiant behavior during the war in Troy, he cares about his crew and survives the war. He also deeply cares about the welfare of his men on their return trip to Ithaka. Odysseus is a hero because he is a courageous leader, a quick thinker and a modest man.

Odysseus from the Odyssey is a controversial figure because it can sometimes be unclear if he is supposed to be a hero or not. However, It is actually very clear. Odysseus is most definitely a hero because of all of the things that he did to help his men survive as long as possible. By no means was Odysseus a perfect leader but he learned from his mistakes and he was an effective leader.

Odysseus is an epic hero who has been on a home journey for twenty years. During his trip home he has visited many lands and been through many trials and challenges. Odysseus boast characteristics of both an epic hero and a thrill seeker.

Do you consider odysseus to be a hero? Many people have different beliefs if he was a hero or not. With all of the things he did, Odysseus would not fit the descriptions of a modern day hero. Odysseus did a lot of things in his time that were bad, one was he was really arrogant and sneaky he was also killing people and hero’s do not kill people they help people.

Throughout the course of the essay, it is clear Odysseus exhibits good characteristics the majority of the time, making him a good man. He listens to the Gods and shows humility to mortals he doesn’t even know as well as the deathless Gods. Yet, there are times where he makes decisions that are a little controversial and violent, such as killing the suitors. Because his conscience, as well as the Gods, encouraged him to make this decision, he felt as if it was something that had to be done. Not only did Odysseus show bravery and courage, he portrayed selflessness by doing it for his family and people of Ithaca. These attributes and reasonings are what made people think of him as a hero instead of a murderer. Odysseus’s complications can apply

The Odyssey is Homer’s epic tale of Odysseus and his 10 year journey back home after fighting in the Trojan War. Odysseus, a prideful, famed soldier and king of Ithaca in Greece, has already been at war for 10 years and while he and his crewmen try to return home, they encounter many obstacles and enemies, including sea monsters, nymphs, cyclopes, and storms. Odysseus uses his strength, wit and brute force to defeat his foes and escape. This would make him a hero in ancient times. However, in modern times, a hero can be described as a caring and selfless leader. Such individuals include Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., who both fought using non-violence. They made sacrifices to help the people instead of personal interests, such as

Odysseus is an example of a true greek hero. A hero is defined as a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. There are an inestimable number of brave deeds that Odysseus performs. The Odyssey by Homer is about Odysseus's journey and how he gets cursed by the sea god (poseidon) causing him to have a rough time getting home. The Adventures of Odysseus By Hugh Lupton another version of this story but is less detailed and easier for younger ages to read.