![]() ![]() Though Zeus grants the Trojans the better of the fighting for much of the Iliad, and does manage to frighten Odysseus away from battle on a single occasion in Book 8, Odysseus seldom fails to stand out among the Greeks against the oncoming Trojans, refusing to yield until seriously wounded. As a favorite of Athena, goddess of war, few enemies who antagonize him live to tell the tale. Though he is no Achilles or Ajax, he still demonstrates his valor numerous times. Though he is known for his cleverness, Odysseus demonstrates that he is a great fighter on the plains of Troy. Often described as "wily" or "cunning", Odysseus stands out among even the Greek heroes at Troy, whether in battle or in council. "Oh man! You can't count how many good things Odysseus has done for the Greeks, a real leader in council and in battle." ( Iliad 2.294-6) This is how the Greek troops at Troy describe Odysseus in Homer's Iliad. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. Archives
May 2023
Categories |