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He was a Greek hero who seized Troy, ending the Trojan War,
which began as a result of Paris of Troy abducting Helen, who is
Penelope’s (Odysseus’s wife) cousin
Odysseus was best known for his bravery and courage, which
was displayed in the Trojan war as well as in his ten year trip
returning home from Troy. He was portrayed as a man of
wisdom, determination, and resourcefulness who was
strategically intelligent and somewhat cocky.
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Odysseus was the epic hero in the epic poems “The
Illiad” and “The Odyssey,” both written by Homer
Odysseus is important in the Odyssey because he lead the fleet to and from Troy
and was the main character in the story.
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When Odysseus returns home, he finds 108 suitors in his home, each one
hoping to marry Penelope, his wife. He is disguised as an old beggar by the
goddess, Athena. He proves his strength by being the only one to string his
bow, and transforms back into himself. He then murders all of the suitors
and shows himself to Penelope, who thought he had been long dead at sea.
Family Tree
Stevenson, Jamie. “Odysseus’ Trip Home.” Tripod. n.d. Web. 1 May, 2010.
http://bs860.tripod.com/odysseypage/id5.html
Bigelow, Caroline. “Odysseus’ Family Tree.” n.p. 2007. Web. 1 May, 2010.
http://www.musesrealm.net/familytrees/odysseus.html
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