The Odyssey

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The Odyssey
Odysseus, is an epic hero in "The Odyssey by Homer" which is an epic story that has been a significant piece of literature since it was first composed and will remain so for ages to come . One of the reasons it has so is because of the hero, Odysseus . Odysseus is one of the first Greek mythic heroes' renowned for his brain as well as his muscle .
He is a man with an intelligent mind , he is also a man with outstanding bravery . We also shouldn't forget that he is a topnotch athlete which only adds to this seemingly insuperable character . It is no wonder why many people refer to Odysseus as a powerful mythic hero . Odysseus often hesitates before acting , since he uses his reason and gift to evaluate things . This patience is one of his most important additional attributes . This has saved him and his men many of times , and it can be seen in various instances throughout his travels such as when he disguised himself as a beggar when he finally reached Ithaca , waiting for the right moment to reveal himself.
As great as he was , Odysseus still had some weaknesses that prolonged his voyage back to Ithaca . His most important weakness that he possess is that of his pride . Pride is good to have , but in Odysseus' case he had to much of it .
This is clearly evident in the episode on the Cyclops' island . " Cyclops , if anyone asks you who it was that put out your eye , say it was the brave warrior
Odysseus." ( P. 84 ) When Odysseus and his men are clearly safe away from ...