Odysseus As An Epic Hero

     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

A hero accepts who he is as an individual, but strives to change himself for the better. In the epic poem, The Odyssey, by Homer, the main character Odysseus is a valiant king who embarks on a life-changing voyage. While traveling from Troy back to his home in Ithaka, King Odysseus overcomes daunting obstacles, and in doing so discovers his place in the world. Odysseus is truly a heroic figure because he demonstrates courage, improves his character, and wins the support of the gods.

They typical epic hero possesses superhuman strength, craftiness, and confidence, is helped or harmed by gods or fate, embodies qualities valued by the culture, or overcomes perilous situations. Odysseus is the main character, and hero of the epic The Odyssey written by Homer in ancient greek times. He is challenged by giant cyclops, hundreds of men trying to marry his wife, envious sirens, and the constant struggle of trying to return home to his family in Ithaka. The epic hero Odysseus is characterized by his cunningness and determination through struggle, though flawed by his ego.

Thesis statement: Throughout Odysseus long journey home to Ithaca, he faces numerous challenges, which he overcomes, giving him qualities of an epic hero.

In Homer’s epic poem, “The Odyssey,” the central character Odysseus goes on a thrilling adventure. He faces death multiple times, defeats plenty of creatures, and overcomes many hardships. It’s evident that he’s a hero, but would he qualify as a traditional epic hero? Some of the most defining traits of an epic hero are bravery, being able to overcome darkness and come out a hero, and going on a quest or journey. By that definition, Odysseus qualifies as an epic hero.

Odysseus had many qualities of an epic hero. Odysseus was a war hero who showed courage and was not afraid to put his life on the line to save others. Another aspect that made Odysseus an epic hero was that he traveled to the “Kingdom of Death” and still managed to make it back home. In The Odyssey Book 2,

An epic hero is a character who battles to courage to defeats bad guys. Odysseus was a epic hero there are other epic heroes and they also great deeds accomplish.Odysseus was a epic hero because he was a king and a warrior .Although he was a epic hero , cat women was also epic

There are many things that can make an epic hero. In Greek Mythology there are many epic hero's but I have chosen one that in my opinion is an epic hero Odysseus. He is an epic hero because he has done many dangerous things that many people or Greek Mythology people would've not done. He is one brave man that did a lot of things that not a lot of other brave man would do no quests like he did. Odysseus is an epic hero because he is intelligent, courage, and brave.

In this essay I will be discussing the epic hero, Odysseus of "The Odyssey", by Homer. When humans ended their nomadic lifestyle and started creating civilizations they stopped dedicating their time to hunting, gathering, and basic means of survival. They needed to be kept entertained. They told stories, wrote literature, and expressed their emotions through the arts. One method of entertainment people turned to was the art of epic poems. Epic poems are poems that contain thousands of lines and have an epic hero. This essay will be centered around the question of why Odysseus is an epic hero.

The Odyssey, by Homer, is an epic poem, which depicts the journey home of Odysseus, and epic hero. Angering many gods, this voyage goes through multiple obstacles, and ends up taking almost twenty years longer than it should've. Throughout his journey, Odysseus must get his crew out of trouble multiple times. He uses his intellect and other qualities to do so, and never gives up, no matter the circumstance. Even after losing everything he needs in a storm worthy of the gods, Odysseus still never gives up, and gets himself out of trouble yet again. His entire journey, coming home from the trojan war, Odysseus uses his many heroic traits to get himself, and his crew out of unfortunate situations many times. These heroic traits, how Odysseus uses them, and the steps of his journey all come together to show that he is an epic hero. Odysseus characterizes himself as being an epic hero, based on how he almost perfectly follows the characteristics of an epic hero, getting his crew out of trouble multiple times, and following the hero's journey.

Hercules, Perseus, Theseus, and Achilles are all known as epic or homeristic heroes. They have all had their legendary battles and journeys that have classified them as an epic hero. Epic heroes all have good and bad qualities, for example Hercules is known as the strongest man in the world, but he is not that smart. Odysseus is a great example of an epic hero. He is smart, strong, and protected by gods and goddesses, but he does have faults in his actions considering he is only just a mortal. In Homer’s book, The Odyssey, Homer shows how Odysseus is truly an epic hero, by showing his journey back home to Ithaca.

Many people picture someone who is burly and strong when they hear the word hero, but that definition hardly fits the greatest of all heroes. The Odyssey is an epic poem written by Homer that details Odysseus, who left and journeyed back to his hometown of Ithaca. As Odysseus embarks on his travels, he is faced with many challenges which are preventing him from returning home and continues to face adversity even once he is in Ithaca. An epic hero is defined as a brave and noble character in an epic poem who is eventually highly regarded for his or her achievements. Odysseus is the epic hero in The Odyssey because of his bravery, intelligence, and how he was highly admired by the citizens of Ithaca.

The Greek society was a very intricate and creative society. They built magnificent buildings that towered over villages and wrote beautiful stories and myths that lasted thousands of years. Most of these accomplishments can be traced back to their beliefs in gods and heroes. One of these heroes is the protagonist and epic hero, Odysseus, in the epic poem The Odyssey by Homer. Although people may not see Odysseus as an epic hero due to his lack of control and communication with his men, his strengths loyalty and cleverness make him an epic hero.

In the epic Odyssey, Homer uses characterization to express that Odysseus is a good example of an epic hero.

Within Greek literature, the life of an epic hero is detailed with heavy reverence and placed on a higher priority than other men. In Homer’s Odyssey, the poem emphasizes the necessity to idolize the epic hero even at the cost of men from the inferior classes. Often, Odysseus’ reckless behavior costs the lives of his men yet his misdemeanors are rebranded as cleverness by Homer because the framing of Odysseus as an epic hero is more important than his crude path of success.