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Odyssey: heroism / kleos - Coggle Diagram
Odyssey: heroism / kleos
Telemachus is seen as heroic as: he goes on his on quest to Pylos (3) and Sparta (4) to find info on his father, he is guided by Athene, he escapes the suitors plan to murder him, he almost strings the great bow (21) and he support Odysseus in murdering the suitors and defends his father against Amphinous (book 22)
Odysseus courageously listen to the Sirens, and survives, again a heroic deed - book 12
Odysseus shows his physical strength when cutting the trees, and building a raft in 4 days to leave Ogygia, showing his strength, focus, and skill - book 5
Odysseus shows his physical strength again when he throws the discuss further than any of the men on Phaeacia - book 8
Odysseus' independent / weary nature is seen when her initially doubts Ino and only takes her advice when his whole ship has sunk after Poseidon's storm - book 5
Odysseus' strength is clear as he's able to stay afloat and survive in the water for 2 days - book 5
Odysseus successfully enters and leaves the Underworld, a difficult and daring tasks, that shows his heroic nature and would certainly earn him kleos - book 11
Odysseus has achieved kleos and kudos since Troy, he has become a figure of myth and features in the Phaeacian bard Demodocus' tales of Troy - book 8
Odysseus cries upon hearing the bards songs of Troy, showing emotion and vulnerability - bk 7
Odysseus again sends his men to scout Circe's hut rather than go himself as a leader should, this leads to them being enchanted and turned into pigs -book 10
Odysseus, driven by kleos reveals his name to Polyphemus which leads to Poseidon's rage against him - book 9
his humanity is seen as he is lulled to sleep on the ship, but seen as a bad leader as his crew distrust him on the nature of Aelous' gift (bag of winds) their distrust leads them back to Aeolia, where they are refused xenia and support this time- book 10
seen as a coward as he sends his men to scout the land of the Laestygonians rather than go himself, cowardice is not a heroic quality - book 10
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Odysseus manages to trick and impress Circe so she returns his men to their human form, so he saves them (supported by Hermes) - book 10
praises his own military prowess "I can handle the bow well," proven when he strings the great bow - book 21
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Odysseus is seen as heroic is his ability to survive the anger of the Gods namely Poseidon and his storm, but also Zeus' lightning that kills all of his crew
has the support of the Gods like many heroes, without having any familial connections
Odysseus shows his furor and military prowess as he's able to kill many suitors and remains unharmed - book 22