Odysseus should be considered an epic hero for his time period. His actions thoughts and attitude, embodied Greek society at the time. His qualities, such as his warrior skill, his pride, and journeyman attitude were all desirable of a Greek man, especially in Sparta.
During the time period a man’s skill as a warrior, was as important as any other attribute. Many wars were fought, that's just how most things were settled. There for, of you we're a good warrior, you were very valuable person. Odysseus was one of the best warriors to fight in the Trojan War. He was a leader commander, and warrior.
The Greeks also valued his pride. During Greek times a man’s pride was all he had, without pride you were nothing. Confidence and self respect were more important than most things. Many thing brought pride to a man, his wife, son, and skill in combat, all of which Odysseus had so there for he was a very prideful man.
Last but not least Odysseus as an adventurer, one thing that man and woman have valued throughout all history, is money. Plunder gold and treasure brought wealth to him or her. In that perspective, life hasn’t changed much, money is power; it has been and will continue to be what society wants. From ancient times to now, if you have what other people want you hold the power.
In conclusion, Odysseus was created in the image of a Greek writer, who strived to create the epitome of what the Greek people idolized. Homer created Odysseus, and no one would create an non cool hero.
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