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Strength and Intelligence in Odyssey
Strength and intelligence dominated the Odysseus’ era and was the main cause of
conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans. Odyssey is an epic poem written by Homer
during the 8th century and narrates the heroic deeds of Odysseus. The story narrates the
struggle of Odyssey as he returns home after the Trojan War that had lasted for 10 years. The
journey of Odysseus also lasted for an entire decade. Odysseus had to fight several battles
involving terrifying monsters to make his way back home (Homer 61). He struggles along the
way and finally succeeds to reach his home of Ithaca. Odysseus is presented as having an
extraordinary strength because he is the only man who could string the bow. He applies his
mind much that his muscles and is aware that Polyphemus is more powerful than him. The
epic identifies several other great warriors of the time who had already gain fame because of
other ‘unbeatable' nature such as Scylla, Charybdis and Achilles (Homer 61). The heroes
encounter with Odysseus in the various situation but his ability to twist things make him get
his way back home.
The author of the epic poem, Homer, also wrote the Iliad which narrates the ancient war
story between the Greeks and the Trojans. During this time, heroism was highly exalted and
it was believed that participating in a war could prove honor and dignity while failure to
participate in a war indicated cowardice. The customs and traditions of the Iliad time taught
male children how to play major roles in the war right from their tender ages. Hector and
Achilles are presented in the Il...
