Examples Of Heroism In The Odyssey

The qualities of being considered a hero has been discussed for ages. For instance, Homer’s Odyssey told about the ruler of Ithaca whose name was Odysseus that showed traits of heroism throughout his journey going home after the Trojan war ended. Odysseus is an epic hero because he is caring, selfless and a leader. The first time that Odysseus showed an act of heroism was through care. For instance, when Odysseus met Elpenor, a member of his crew, in the island of the dead, he pitied him and said, “Unhappy spirit, I promise you the barrow and the burial” (Homer, 1128). It can be seen that when he returns after talking to the prophet, he promised to give him a burial. For that reason, it shows that even though a crew mate has died, Odysseus