1. The Odyssey by Homer
... courage, strength, and a mentality for glory, but also intellect and cunningness superior to other men. His personal flaws and errors in his transgressions that bring about the tribulations in the Odyssey epic depict a human being instead of a god, making his many heroic successes and triumphs even more admirable. The epic's protagonist, Odysseus, is immediately introduced as the hero whose sharp intellect ... and wit helped win the Trojan war. The Odyssey continues to exemplify his heroic traits in the epic of his homecoming. His cunningness, Odysseus" most defining heroic characterist...
- Word Count: 885
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: Undergraduate