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An epic hero is the narrative poem’s central hero, a figure of larger-than-life stature physically, as well as, mentally. ... Epic heroes are not god-like, but they are wiser, braver, and stronger than the average man. Since they know they are better than the majority of men, epic heroes are over-confident, showy, people, who are excessively proud of themselves and their actions, known as hubris. Odysseus from The Odyssey is probably the most famous of all epic heroes making him the model of all the others. His wit, bravery, and strength help get Odysseus out of some very rough situations, as when he escapes from the cave of the Cyclops, Polyphemus, or when he leads his crew through the grasps of Scylla, the sea monster, and Charybdis, the whirlpool. ...
After Odysseus and his crew left the land of the Lotus-Eaters, their next stop brought them to the land of Cyclopes. ... Once ashore, Odysseus took his twelve best fighters to the cavern of the Cyclops. ... Odysseus’ fighters wanted to steal some of the food, bring it to the ship, and set sail right away before danger could come upon them, but Odysseus denied them because it was a custom at the time to welcome visitors and treat them with food and shelter, which he thought the Cyclops would do. ... He then grabbed two of Odysseus’ men and ate them. ... While the Cyclops was out herding his flock, Odysseus and his fighters used a long wood pole they formed to make a stake that they immediately hid. After the Cyclops came home and feasted on two more men, Odysseus got him drunk off the liquor that was brought along. Odysseus then told the Cyclops that his name was Nohbdy, which turns out to be a very clever trick. Minutes later, the Cyclops fell asleep, and Odysseus and a few of his men picked up the large pole and drove it into the Cyclops’ eye. ... ” The next problem Odysseus faced was how to get out of the cave with the big slab of rock always blocking the exit. The solution was since Polyphemus let his flock out every morning to graze in the fields, Odysseus would tie his men to the sheep and ram’s bellies so Polyphemus would miss them when he would check to see if any men were trying to sneak out with the animals.
Approximate Word count = 1770
Approximate Pages = 7.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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