Heroic Traits In Odysseus In Homer's Odyssey

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Odysseus showed many heroic traits through his encounter with the cyclops. His cleverness was very important in allowing him to escape from polyphemus. Odysseus says, “A wineskin full i brought along and victuals in a bag, for in my bones i knew some towering brute would be upon us soon.” he created his plan to defeat the cyclops before he even met him. He knew he did not possess the strength to move the rock that blocked the exit of the cave that he and his crew mates were trapped in, so he had to find another way. He came up with a plan were he didn't have to match the physical strength of polyphemus, but instead used his mind and creativity.
Another heroic trait odysseus had was bravery by believing he could defeat the cyclops even though

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