Part one of term paper
Of all the mythological heroes, Odysseus would have to be the greatest. His adventures strengthened him and made him wiser. Although his men assisted him in his warfare, Odysseus was always at the heart of the battle. Odysseus was a true epic hero. He was an inspiration to his men and his peers. One of the characteristics of an epic hero ...

Part two of term paper
... asked if he might try to shoot the arrow. Penelope, being displeased with the beggar, gladly said yes. When he proved his strength to Penelope, she knew that it was him. Another hero characteristic of Odysseus was the power to resist temptation. This was perfectly displayed in the episode of The Lotus-Eaters. When the rest of his men “longed to stay forever, browsing on that native bloom, forgetful of their homelands”, (Page #602) Odysseus held strong. After finding nothing of use on ...