The Success of Odysseus: Brains vs. Braun The success of a hero often depends on the mental or physical abilities of the hero. In the epic poem, “The Odyssey,” by Homer Odysseus proves that mental abilities are very much an important ingredient in succeeding and attaining the hero’s goals, not just the traditional hero stereotype of “might makes right.” He uses his intellect along with cunning and coy strategies, sometimes with the help of …showed first 75 words of 308 total…

…showed last 75 words of 308 total…he devised the idea of the Trojan horse. He made his way into the Trojan city disguised as a beggar to attain as much information as he possible could. He came up with the idea of a Wooden Horse that would be able to enter the gates of Troy without any suspicion by the Trojan people. They would hide themselves inside the horse, and when the time was right, would emerge and attack. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**