Further into the story, we know that Odysseus, an epic hero, is also a cunning warrior as this important trait that he uses to go against overwhelming odds like the Cyclops, Polyphemus. After that Polyphemus had eaten some of Odysseus’ men; Odysseus drew his sword and went on top of the giant but realized if he “killed [Polyphemus]/ we perished there as well, for [Odysseus] could never/ more his ponderous doorway slab aside.” (Line 293-296) Odysseus seems to have thought of his actions before he had executed the plan. He had thought if he had killed the Polyphemus from that spot; Odysseus would never be able to move the heavy boulder. After Odysseus had striked on the Cyclop’s eye; Odysseus and his men escape the blind giant’s rampage and
