Odyseus Hero or Foe
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What makes a hero? To be known as a hero takes a lot, but what is a true hero? Well,
it depends on whom you ask. To some, a hero might just be a person who is
courageous and brave, to others a hero might be a person that is a strong warrior and
leader who wins battles; however, to some to others, a hero might be a person who
uses his brain just as much as a warrior uses his sword. Odysseus, in Homer's epic,
"The Odyssey", embodies the ideal human qualities that Homer's Greek society
mostly admired. Odysseus' courage, nobility, and his most distinguishing attribute,
his sharp intellect are what make him an eminent hero. Odysseus' great intellectual
capacity gets him out of even the most life threatening situations. In addition, his
courage is what drives him to get himself in those situations to begin with. Tested
with even the toughest obstacles, Odysseus still led a heroic victory. Living a life
with immortals and Gods around you, it was not ordinary to be a mortal and carry the
strength of a God...