Abstract

This paper examines in a sociological manner how the heroic identity of Odysseus is constructed in Homer’s Odyssey. The making of Odysseus the hero requires the constant testing and improving of Odysseus's heroic qualities, the existence of a largely loyal crowd to testify to his charisma, and the weaving of a myth that wraps him up. Various aspects of the Greek hero are fleshed out.

Details

Title
The Making of Odysseus the Hero in Homer’s Odyssey
Author
Liang, Meng
Pages
42-48
Section
Articles
Publication year
2017
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Australian International Academic Centre PTY. Ltd (AIAC)
ISSN
22003592
e-ISSN
22003452
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2188102797
Copyright
© 2017. This work is published under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.