fundamental aspect. We marvel at these characters as they become the universal heroes who we pass on to

future generations. These characters exemplify some of the most admirable of all human characteristics. The

famous greek story teller Homer speaks of one such hero in his epic poem The Odyssey. After fighting

victoriously in the Trojan war, Homer's character Oddysseus begins a seemingly endless journey back to

his home land of Ithaca. On this voyage Oddyseus shows us the value of a quick and cunning mind and

demonstrates true bravery while still reminding us of his strong unbreakable love for his loyal wife

Penelope. Oddyseus' bravery, wit, and endless love make him a character truly deserving of our homage.

Throughout Odysseus' long journey home, he encounters several dangerous creatures in

countless unknown lands. The following excerpt displays Odysseus' incredible bravery as he disembarks

and begins to explore the island he and his shipmates have uncovered:

The land was not far off, and when we reached it we saw a cave... these were the night-quarters of a monstrous man...Indeed he was a wonderful monster, not l

does indeed demonstrate true bravery, however, some would say stupidity is equally showcased.

Homer only places our beloved hero in risky story lines because he provides the character with

eyed giant, is away from home tending to his daily buisness, Odysseus and his men proceed to enter into

When Odysseus pierces the eye of the Cyclops, the monster storms to the entrance of the cave and

"Cyclops, do you ask my name? Well I shall tell you, and you shall give me the strangers due, as you promised. Noman is my name; Noman is what mother and father call me and all my friends" (p. 107)

ike a mortal man who eats bread, but rather like a mountain peek with trees on top standing up alone in the highlands... I had a foreboding that we would meet a man of mighty strength, but savage, knowing neither justice nor law... I picked out twelve of the best men I had, and we set out. (p.p. 103-104)

This inspring, beautifull love reveals values of greek society such as loyalty to family and country. When offered not only a beautifull goddess wife, but immortality as well, Oddysseus refuses and decides to endure the hardships of the sea journey back Ithaca, all for the chance to one day see his loyal Penelope.

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