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Odysseus, from the Odyssey written by Homer, is known as an epic hero. An epic hero is a man, very rarely a woman, who seems to conquer most problems he encounters, and who is usually protected by or descended from gods but does not possess and god-like powers himself. He is faithful to his family, his country, and the gods. He is brave, tries to overcome evil with good, is intelligent, and is guided by …

…he was a leader and had to get through the obstacles, know matter what. Odysseus has many great qualities within him. Some of these include courage, pride, and perseverance. Odysseus, being an epic hero, can get through almost anything. He also has flaws to make up for all the strong qualities he bares. In conclusion, Odysseus knows what he's doing, has the guts to do it, and knows how and when it should be done.