Odysseus is unique among epic heroes; his strength comes mainly from his mind opposing other heroes whose strength comes from physical ability. Odysseus overcomes obstacles using cunning, guile and superiority of intellect.

Odysseus demonstrated his patience and good use of his reason, when he managed to outsmart Polyphemus and poke out his only eye. Homer describes Odysseus’ outstanding skills in the following lines:

“ The pike of olive, green though it had been,

reddened and glowed as if about to catch.

Some topics in this essay:
Athena Odysseus’s, Homer Odysseus, King Odysseus’, Book IX, , Hermes Calypso, odysseus acts, heroes strength comes, odysseus able survive, able survive, odysseus able, heroes strength, strength comes,