In Homer's The Odyssey, Odysseus portrays the perfect Homeric hero in possessing all the defining traits of an admirable hero and leader. ... Odysseus" heroism transcends time, fulfilling both the heroic ideals of Homeric ideology as well as modern day definitions of a heroic character. ... His respect for the gods and xenia, overall loyalty to his wife and kingdom, as well as his glorified heroic defeats make Odysseus a well-rounded hero. ... This trait demonstrates the independence of fate and actions of human beings from the complete control of the gods. ... He fulfills all the ben...

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Homer uses the gods in both of his poems. ... People choose to take these depictions of the gods and goddesses that Homer described as the way the gods and goddesses were. ... Whatever happened on earth was at the discretion of the gods and whatever happened on earth would not happen until the gods said that it was okay to happen. Homer wrote these two epic poems with a heavy influence by the gods. ... Homeric epithets such as "the wily Odysseus" and the "rosey-fingured dawn" are also used to influence Greek language. ...

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Homer and his Influence on Western Culture Homer influenced Greek values by articulating the value of Archaic Period, otherwise known as Homeric Period. ... He was not in good terms with the gods so they didn't let him return home till his tenth year so he could fight off suitors of his wife. ...

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This takes away from his qualifications as an Epic and Homeric Hero. ... He is arrogant and quick to overlook anyone who isn't as blessed by the gods as he. Often, Achilles becomes angry and runs to the Gods to help him out. ... The armor he receives, straight from the Gods, is unbreakable, and essentially guarantees the warrior victory against any man he battles. Achilles unjustly exploits his associations with the gods, unlike a true epic Hero. ...

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The Odyssey and the Iliad are two of Homer's most famous works. The two classic poems are also the two most famous and most beloved epic narratives in the world. Likely written between 900 and 700 BC, the two works both tell of fictional events that are likely based on actual historical occurrences ...

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