In
, heroism is presented in the traditional ancient Greek manner, as
consisting in acts of macho bravado imposed by male warriors upon the world. There's nothing
remotely humble or quiet about the heroism on display here; being a hero involves big and bold
statements that let everyoneboth mortals and immortals alikeknow who you are and what you're
capable of.
That's not to say that heroes are depicted as all brawn and no
brain; Odysseus certainly doesn't fall into that category. Whether it's having himself tied to
the mast while his ship passes the Sirens or devising a cunning plan to help him and his men
escape the clutches of the deadly Cyclops, Polyphemus, Odysseus's heroism involves a great deal
of thought and planning.
Yet...
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