Odysseus was an epic hero because of his strength, wisdom, and intellect. He had major flaws, but they were overcome by his heroic characteristics. He was willing to do anything to get home.
Homer portrayed Odysseus as a strong, proud hero. He is very smart, and wise, but his pride curses him. The giant cyclops Polyphemus tried to kill Odysseus and his men, but Odysseus out smarted him. They got away by stabbing Polyphemus in the eye, and blinding him. On there voyage out Odysseus yelled his true identity to the cyclops, then the cyclops cursed Odysseus to never return home. This was a case that Odysseus's prided overpowered his wisdom.
Odysseus is smart, strong, wise, and determined. He exhibits these qualities throughout the story. He gets himself, and his men out of many dangerous situations. Odysseus is willing to do what is necessary to get home, even if its not right, or immoral.
Odysseus's flaws make his trip home much more difficult. His pride is one of his biggest flaws. In the Polyphemus story, his pride cost him a safe trip home, and his men's life.Odysseus was willing to stay with Circe, and almost give up his fight to get home, but his love for Ithica and Penelope gave him strength to escapes Circe's island. Odysseus was willing to do what was wrong, so he could accomplish his goals.
Odysseus is overall a great epic hero. He does what is necessary, even if it isn't right. His flaws are over powered by his heroic qualities.
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