For twenty years Odysseus overcame each obstacle the gods handed to him. He was always respectful to the gods, acknowledging their control of fate and realizing that he needs help if he was to ever get back to Ithaca and his beloved family. He shows keen observation, instinct, and caution. He is great at disguises, capable of concealing his feelings, and a fast, inventive liar: heroic qualities that got him through his adversities. Odysseus is also very human, and the reader can see these many qualities as well. He is often moved to tears. He makes mistakes, gets himself into tricky situations, and loses his temper. We see him play not only a hero but also a husband, father, and son. He takes on the very human roles of athlete, warrior, captain, storyteller, beggar, and lover. He vividly displays human qualities like brutality and boldness, while

Odysseus has more intelligence and instinct than the average human, and for this people throughout the land will honour him like a god. Odysseus embodies all that the Greeks admire, and for this he is held in reverence. He represents the persona that Greeks could only hope to attain. Odysseus is popular with the gods and mortals of ancient Greece. Upon Odysseus' long awaited return to Ithaca, his popularity was already forseen. "He did indeed take his vengeance, and his fame shall be carried down in the world for generations to come". Odysseus hardly has a peaceful homecoming, killing the suitors who are invading his home. He takes his revenge on them for the years of torment they subjected his wife and son to, and this act was the grand finale to the list of achievements Odysseus would remain ever popular for.

He was especially popular with Athena, who cared greatly, for that glorious man Odysseus. From the beginning Athena took a special interest in Odysseus, helping him to return to Ithaca and his family once again. She even refers to him as "Odysseus Laertiades, prince never unready". He is indeed always ready to face his obstacles, never faltering under the difficulties of the tasks and the strain of being away from home. Odysseus was equally idolized among the mortals. When Telemachus was asking about his father, king Menelaus says, "Dear me, I did love that man" (71). The Greeks loved Odysseus not only for his ability to survive harsh conditions, but also for his famous cleverness. His popularity began as a warrior in the battle of Troy, where he devised the wooden horse for the secret attack on the Trojans. From then on, he is admired for all that he has overcome in his last twenty years of adventures.

In conclusion, Odysseus is greatly admired in Greece. During the Golden Age of Greece, he is respected and admired for the strength he displayed in dealing with the gods and taking his vengeance. For Telemachus, Odysseus symbolizes the goal that has fleeted him for years- to be strong and wise, yet capable of human feeling. Odysseus is all this and more. He overcame all that the gods put forth while still being respectful of them, he shows extreme wit and strength in all his battles, and remains a loving and compassionate man throughout his journey. His journey was long and full of adventure, rich with people and places, and never going as planned. It is a life, full of the surprises and extremely unpredictable. Odysseus overcomes all his problems, giving hope to Telemachus, and shows Telemachus how to be a hero.

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