In Homer's The Odyssey, Odysseus portrays the perfect Homeric hero in possessing all the defining traits of an admirable hero and leader. ... The epic's protagonist, Odysseus, is immediately introduced as the hero whose sharp intellect and wit helped win the Trojan war. The Odyssey continues to exemplify his heroic traits in the epic of his homecoming. ... By his unnecessary taunts, Odysseus flaws his heroic character through excessive pride, whose consequences are manifested throughout the epic. ... His respect for the gods and xenia, overall loyalty to his wife and kingdom, as w...

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