Odysseus is an Epic Hero

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An Epic is a poem that is really long and it is written narrative. It describes that crazy adventures and action of an epic hero. An epic hero is a courageous man who has goal to save his town or his people. When he goes on a journey he is being tested on his battle skills. The odyssey written by Homer is an example of an Epic poem that was on a journey for around 20 years and he is trying to get home. On his journey home, Odysseus was faced with a lot of challenges that make his struggle but he always finds away to get out of it. Odysseus has many traits as an Epic Hero. Three traits are being tested as a hero, quick thinking and confident. Odysseus has many ways he was being tested, he was tested when Penelope approached testing him to string the bow. Here is [Penelope] lord Odysseus’ hunting bow. Bend it and string it if you can (Homer 881). This quotes explain him being tested because she wants was tired of guys keep asking to marry her. She didn't know it was Odysseus trying to accomplish this test, she thought it was a homeless man. When Odysseus tried the test he passed. Anot...

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