Examples Of Odysseus Being A Hero

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What makes someone a hero? There are certain qualities that make someone a hero; for instance, being brave, courageous, taking initiative, and putting others before yourself. Odysseus from “The Odyssey” is considered to be a hero because he left his home of Ithaca fight victoriously in the Trojan war. After fighting in the 10-year war, Odysseus and his men make an extremely long 10-year journey home facing many challenges along the way. However, the way he handles these challenges and the pridefulness he exudes don’t show the qualities of a true hero. One of many challenges Odysseus and his men had to face was having to battle the Cyclops, Polyphemus. After rudely entering the Cyclops's cave and eating all his food Odysseus and his men