He is favored by Athena the goddess of wisdom. When dealing with the cyclops Polyphemus, Odysseus manages to get the cyclops drunk, blinds him, uses the cyclops’ sheep to get out of the cave, and uses the clever name “Nobody” to disguise his identity(although in an irrational moment he reveals himself and is cursed by Poseidon). Inquires Journals claims “this act of sheer cunning depicts Odysseus as a shrewd character who actively outthinks his opponents in whatever challenge with which he is encumbered” (Tartell). Also, the choice of Scylla rather than Charybdis quickly reveals Odysseus's quick thinking skills. He manages to drag his crew away from the Lotus Eaters and goes to the Underworld to get advice from Tireaisa. Also, with the aid of Hermes, he resists Circe’s spell and convinces her to release his men. He gets him and his crew out of many peroulis
He is favored by Athena the goddess of wisdom. When dealing with the cyclops Polyphemus, Odysseus manages to get the cyclops drunk, blinds him, uses the cyclops’ sheep to get out of the cave, and uses the clever name “Nobody” to disguise his identity(although in an irrational moment he reveals himself and is cursed by Poseidon). Inquires Journals claims “this act of sheer cunning depicts Odysseus as a shrewd character who actively outthinks his opponents in whatever challenge with which he is encumbered” (Tartell). Also, the choice of Scylla rather than Charybdis quickly reveals Odysseus's quick thinking skills. He manages to drag his crew away from the Lotus Eaters and goes to the Underworld to get advice from Tireaisa. Also, with the aid of Hermes, he resists Circe’s spell and convinces her to release his men. He gets him and his crew out of many peroulis