Seven Qualities Of Heroism In Homer's The Odyssey

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In society we have heroes because they give us hope, help us when we are in trouble, help us when we are down, and much more. In The Odyssey, by Homer, Odysseus is called a “hero” by his people back home in Ithaca, the people of greece, and most men of his crew. A hero is defined as,someone who puts themselves before others, is willing to be a leader, and has empathy and compassion for other.
Putting others before yourself is a major part of being being a hero. As stated in Seven Qualities of Heroism “empathy and compassion for others are key variables that contribute to heroic behavior. (Cherry). In The Odyssey it is said “Lurching up, he lunged out with his hands toward my men and snatching two at once, rapping them on the ground he knocked

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