What are the characteristics of a greek hero?
Odysseus is a second example of a hero who fits into the category of the Greek hero who has very different experiences that define him as a hero than Hercules does. For one, Odysseus went on a great quest after he and his people had won the war over the Trojans. Odysseus was also favored by the gods which is one sign of a true hero. Athena helped him many times throughout the story. One of which was when she saved him from drowning; Athena also helped him succeed in killing all of the suitors. However without the help of Athena Odysseus could not have been as successful as he was. Odysseus was also born into royalty which is a clear sign of a hero and eventually became king of Ithaca.
