Odysseus was the main character to Homer's epic poem entitled 'The Odyssey'. Many scholars believe Odysseus to be the original epic her, but many people question his flaws. Odysseus was strong willed, intelligent, strong, and wise. He possessed multiple epic characteristics.
Odysseus was extremely wise. Polyphemus was a giant cyclops who trapped Odysseus, and his men in a cave. They were destined to either be killed, or eaten alive. Odysseus outsmarted him by telling him his name was Noman, then he gave Polyphemus strong wine, that eventually made him pass out. While Polyphemus was knocked out, the men shared a log, then stabbed it in Polyphemus's eye. Polyphemus made sure they couldn't escape by feeling every animal that passed by. Odysseus then tied himself, and men to the bottom of the animals.
Odysseus took sacrifices to himself. He showed mental strength by suffering through the sirens beautiful songs. He gave his men all of the special wax that Circe gave him, then he tied himself down to the boat. The men couldn't hear his loud screams, or the siren's songs. Odysseus did that because he knew it was necessary for him to get home, even though he didn't want to hear them.
Odysseus had multiple flaws. He often risked others life for him to get home, like in the case of Scyalla. 6 of his men died without knowing what was coming because Odysseus didn't inform them. Odysseus's pride often shows. Odysseus screamed his name to Polyphemus after he escaped, and that was what cost Odysseus an easy and safe trip back. Polyphemus cursed Odysseus to his father Posiedon.
Overall Odysseus carries himself as an epic hero. If Odysseus didn't have flaws, he would be a god. His flaws are what make him human.
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