Odysseus is considered a classic Greek hero according to the document. He uses his cunning intelligence and strategic thinking to overcome challenges rather than relying solely on physical strength. His goal is to return home after fighting in the Trojan War, facing many obstacles along the way that test his wits and bravery. While he has human weaknesses like a appetite, he is able to learn from his mistakes and draw from his interactions with gods to eventually reclaim his place as ruler of his household after completing his long heroic journey.

4. Odysseus mocks reliance on strength alone. Strength without cunning is what dooms the suitors to Odysseus’s deception. Odysseus cuts his losses to Charybdis and Scylla through careful navigation. Odysseus is also able to use the strength of his mind to enjoy the siren’s song without falling prey to their seductive dangers. Even Odysseus’s encounter with Achilles in the Underworld is a reminder of how brutish glory brings a short, violent life. Odysseus’s glory, or kleos, is won by his wits and will yield him a long, peaceful life. © Microsoft ClipArt 2000

6. In order to use his cunning and his strength, Odysseus must be willing to face danger with courage. He does not shrink away from his leadership role in times of great peril. From http://www.bulfinch.org/fables/ships/grkship1.html

11. As with many tragic heroes, Odysseus has faults that lead to disaster. Unlike tragic heroes, Odysseus is able to use his conniving to escape the ultimate price others have to pay for his mistakes.