Why Odysseus is a Hero Essay

Achilles: Defining Homer’s Idea of Heroism Throughout the Iliad, characters such as Odysseus, Achilles, Agamemnon and Hector received a certain phrase after they’re announced: like a god (Book 7, Line 136). Even though these warriors were truly mortal – or demigod - they exhibited characteristics that declared them rightful owner of the title “hero.” However, these heroes were described as strong and ruthless warriors who killed and mutilated whatever they could in order to get what they…

is a self-centered and offensive leader. Agamemnon rejects Apollo’s present and that's why there is a lot of Greeks dying. Also, Agamemnon does not want to give Chryseis Daughter back without a prize. Patroclus: Patroclus is Achilles best friend. Patroclus cares about Achilles and what he does. Patroclus is also the adviser of Achilles. Odysseus: Odysseus is a noble warrior and intelligent hero. Odysseus is also one of the two best public speakers in the Achaean army. Diomedes: The…

Unstoppable “Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means you don’t let fear stop you.” ~Bethany Hamilton ("Courage Quotes”). Courage is the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty (“Courage”). An individual with true courage will not stand down from danger or anything that threatens him or herself or other people. It comes with responsibility and willingness to do whatever is needed to help others. An example of this could be…

political climate of the Great Depression. Foreground characters used in Homeric poetry are aristocrats, which means the “rule of the best,” which suggests that the Odyssey was created at the end of the Dark Age (c. 1200-750 BCE.) This explains why Odysseus is characterized shaped by Homeric conceptions of what is a heroic archetype such as being born into nobility, being wealthy, natural strength, skillfulness and courageous whilst striving for excellence (arête).…

otherwise.” (Histories, 1.6) In Book 8 of the Odyssey, Demodocus sings his divinely inspired vision of “the building of the wooden horse which Epeius made with Athena’s help, the horse which Odysseus led up to Troy as a trap, filled with men who would destroy great Ilion.” (Od. 8.532-536) This leads into Odysseus’ recounting of how after that he came to find himself enjoying King Alcinous’…

yellow school bus wasn’t hard to miss? Was it a sign? Getting myself off the bus on the first day of school was brutal. There were so many people and it (the school) was so crowded. But, I just followed the herd to my classes. Unlike Odysseus, I was not afraid of sirens. In fact, I signed up to sing with them! MK freshman treble sirens. Yep. That’s a thing. We might not be pretty good because as far as I know no one in the audience has been lured to their death. Humans: 1…

Greeks however did not fully reject their gods and were still reverent towards them. Homer’s heroes are unable to defeat the gods no matter how hard they tried, but when the hero of The Birds does we are reminded of one thing: trying to transcend your humanity and become divine does not make you a hero, only a big joke. The works of Homer and Aristophanes show that no matter how far a civilization may stray from religion, our humanity has limits. We cannot become divine, only explain…

great heroes. In The Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus, after fighting in Troy, tries to go back home, but the gods give him a long and dangerous journey back that takes 10 years. When he gets back, he finds out that there are several suitors that are trying to win over his wife and plundering his house, and he takes revenge on all of them in killing them. While Odysseus and his crew are in Cicones, they decided to celebrate and they were still in combat mode. Odysseus says, “I stormed that place and…

Questions Question 8. Yes, Odysseus remains hopeful in a particularly bleak situation. B. Blinded by Odysseus and his men, Polyphemus fills with rage and guards the cavern exit with ill intent to kill any who dare attempt escape. Although little hope remains in the hearts of Odysseus’ men, he knows that there must be a way for him and his comrades to escapes death’s outstretched hands. While many would have been consumed by overwhelming feelings of grief and despair, Odysseus uses those…

Epic Heros: Brave, Strong, Smart, or Lucky? By definition, bravery is courageous behavior or character. Most stories, including epic poems, are based around the idea of bravery. Many people hold a common misconception about bravery. They believe that bravery is the same as being without fear. But being brave and being fearless are two different things. It is evident that epic heros, such as Odysseus, are considered what they are for their great acts of bravery. Although, strength, luck, and…