A hero to most would be someone who has courage and has risked or sacrificed his life for others. To others a person that has discovered or achieved something outstanding was considered a hero as well. In ancient Greece a hero was considered a man, often of divine ancestry, who is exceptionally clever and talented with great courage and strength, celebrated for his brave accomplishments, and favored by the gods. A hero was a leader …showed first 75 words of 967 total…

…showed last 75 words of 967 total…which makes them great, but Odysseus had mental strength as well, which helped him in many situations which others would not be able to endure. He was very cautious in making the right decision, because the wrong decision could cause him ruin. He is very confident with his decisions and leads his crew into what ever lies ahead. In conclusion Odysseus was a great hero who like a god, was respected and looked up to.