Greek heroes are often described as loyal, strong, and resilient. In Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, the protagonist, Odysseus, encounters many hardships on his journey home to Ithaca. In the academic article, “Odysseus and the Genus ‘Hero’,” Margalit Finkelberg comments on how Odysseus is seen in the story. He is depicted as a non-traditional hero by the courage and intelligence he displays during The Odyssey. It is common for famous Greek heroes to find themselves in bad situations. While the seminal…
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