Odysseus from Homer's The Odyssey
2006-07-22 13:34:51 · 5 answers · asked by Jesssse 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Sure. It should be noted, though, that his morality is not akin to modern American morality. Odysseus slaughters, rapes, and pillages - he was a hero to the Greeks because he was clever, adaptable, and could con his way out of most situtations (even going so far as to con a god). So there you go.
2006-07-22 14:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by John Z 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Greeks totally considered Odysseus a hero. He's clever and a leader of his crew, though quite a few die.He overcomes terrible odds just so he can return home and has tons of adventures along the way, most of which are life threatening. If Odysseus weren't considered a hero, then how would he have a story, let alone one that's survived so long?
2006-07-22 16:10:27 · answer #2 · answered by Silver Snake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course! Why do you think Homer wrote The Odyssey! Even the Iliads portrays him as a hero!
2006-07-22 13:39:01 · answer #3 · answered by A Person 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he was victorious in battle, and made the long trek home to be with his wife, Penelope, again. He faced many harrowing experiences yet was strong and clever enough to survive, a true hero.
2006-07-22 14:18:58 · answer #4 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. he proved himself greater than the gods. posidon said he would never see his home again, and he did anyway.
2006-07-22 13:48:37 · answer #5 · answered by alamari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋