Odysseus was always considered to be a great man and a great hero. He was known for his brain as well as his muscle. This essay will compare the image of Odysseus before and after the Odyssey. Many scholars refer to Odysseus as a powerful mythic hero. He was not only a top-notch athlete, but also a man with great prowess and bravery. Odysseus often hesitated before acting, and used his reason to evaluate different situations. Odysseus was known as a great hero, but he also had weaknesses. His most important and prevalent weakness was his pride. Odysseus had too much pride. This is clearly evident in the episode on the Cyclopes' land.....

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