Odysseus

Is Odysseus good or bad leader? One of the huge discussion of a greek hero ,that is going to be about Odysseus that has good side of being a leader,also a bad side,too.People in history says that he is bad leader,such as selfish to his men by”sacrificing them to monster.”Also people in history ,also say that he is good leader,by being heroic,strong,winning the trojan war with his intellects skills. The issue is that Odysseus has bad,good sides,for example in the story that he knows…

The story opens up with Homer asking a muse to help him tell the story of Odysseus. Odysseus was just in the Trojan War and he has not come home yet and now his wife penelope is worried and their house is full of sutors. Telemachus is trying to find his dad figure in his life but he could not find it so Athena the god of wisdom travels to Ithaca to mentor Telemachus so that he may become the man of the house and set out to look for his father who is said to be dead. Later with the help of Athena…

In book nine, the problem that Odysseus must face is eluding the evil cyclops, Polyphemus's cave. In order to be successful in his journey, Odysseus must use intelligence, bravery, and the help of gods if he wants to return to Ithaca. The story begins when Odysseus is on his way after getting past the sirens. As Odysseus is heading back Poseidon is alarmed, Poseidon then sends strong 9 day winds to blow Odysseus off course. This leaves Odysseus and his crew helpless to which ever way the…

Odyssey, Odysseus is seen as heroic because of his determination, and his strategic actions throughout his journey. In the beginning of the story, Odysseus is put in a position where Poseidon is angry with him and his men after they ate some of his sheep on Poseidon’s isle. Poseidon then continuously kept him adrift at sea, which kept him from going home. Throughout the rest of the story, Odysseus endured many different hardships in order to return to his beloved. Through his journeys, Odysseus…

Is Odysseus the Definition of Hero? Odysseus- the son of Laertes, king of Ithaca, hero of ancient times- was highly regarded by many. But in this new generation, what is he now? Today, is he still the hero he was all those years ago? Most may say no. But, when you really think about it, he still has qualities the heroes of modern day have. Odysseus had obtained a quality that modern day heroes seem to always have as well- courage. He used this courage to fight for his son, wife and to remain…

originally told by Homer, Odysseus is characterized as a great and is looked up to by many. Odysseus was described as a mortal god, “at every twist of strategy he excelled [them] all” (book 3; 134-136). His skills and talents immensely exceeded those of his peers. Odysseus was one of the greatest men in history, “not a man in the crowd [could] match Odysseus––what a man he was” (book 21, 107-109). He was well known throughout Greece and neighbouring nations. Even Odysseus’ enemies admitted to…

Odysseus spent twenty years away from home at war, at sea, and in various foreign lands. The entire time that Odysseus spent gone at war and journey, Penelope’s loyalty to Odysseus never wavered. Though Odysseus may have been loyal to Penelope before his long journey home from the Trojan War- unlike loyal Penelope, his loyalty faltered far more than once. Giving into temptation on the trip Odysseus betrayed Penelope. If any of his crew was left at the end of it all, they could all testify to his…

context as Odysseus from Homer’s Odyssey. In this epic poem, Odysseus travels home from his victory in the Trojan War. His journey will take almost a decade, and the dangers he encounters will be great. Even when he reaches home his journey continues. These are all components of an epic hero. In Homer’s Odyssey, Odysseus proves to be an epic hero due to his experience, wit, and determination. In Homer’s Odyssey, Odysseus proves to be an epic hero due to his experience. For Odysseus to be…

beggar in Ithaca. His pride led him into a fight with Odysseus, where the stakes had been continually pushed up by the suitors as the tension grew. When Odysseus finally revealed his strength, Irus was very intimidated and wanted to back out, but was threatened to be punished by Antinous if he did so. In the end, Irus lost the fight and suffered the consequences of his pride. 2. In lines 150-170, Odysseus tells Amphinomus that he predicts that Odysseus would return soon, and that he should leave…

Tiresias to not eat the flock of cattle of the Sun God on Thrinakia, which ultimately saves his life. The fact Odysseus is able to realize the gods are the almighty beings to mortals is key to his survival. Another heroic trait is his stern conviction, his ability to remain faithful in his beliefs even in time of skepticism, which Homer portrays through Odysseus’s piety. Another category Odysseus exhibits is his quick thinking. While trapped in the cave of the Kyklops, he quickly uses his…