For example, Odysseus took initiative at war in Troy with creating the Trojan horse, devised a plan for his men when they were in danger with Cyclopes and when they were on Circe's island Odysseus selflessly went with the leader when half of his men were turned into pigs. ... Poseidon also brought much pain, suffering, and death into Odysseus's life by sinking his fleet of ships, claiming his treasure , and killing his crew in the process. ... The leader of Circe's Island came to Odysseus asking for his help. ... For example, Odysseus took initiative at war in Troy with creati...

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He rewards them with women and the treasures of the Cicones on their long journey home, "The wind drove me out of Ilium on to Ismarus, the Cicones' stronghold. ... Upon arriving at the island of Aeolia, Odysseus and his crew are genuinely rewarded for their travels and shown great accommodation. ... However, when the time comes to leave the island he is so full of pride that he refuses help, but he doesn't want any mistakes made of any kind. ...

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He rewards them with women and the treasures of the Cicones on their long journey home, "The wind drove me out of Ilium on to Ismarus, the Cicones' stronghold. ... Upon arriving at the island of Aeolia, Odysseus and his crew are genuinely rewarded for their travels and shown great accommodation. ... However, when the time comes to leave the island he is so full of pride that he refuses help, but he doesn't want any mistakes made of any kind. ...

• Word Count: 1089
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School