How Is Odysseus A Hero

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Hero? What makes someone a hero? Well, the definition of a hero is : a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
In my opinion, I believe Odysseus is considered a hero.

Odysseus was brave, loyal, and quite clever. In the story “Return,” he shows acts of bravery and cleverness in these passages and other passages.

Cleverness is shown when Odysseus returns to Ithaca, his servants recognize him and help him obtain his Kingdom. Several of Odysseus’ servant's place set up twelve axes upside down, the goal was to shoot through all the axes without missing one or messing up. The winner takes all; the palace and Penelope. Men attempt stringing the bow but fail. Odysseus

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