Odysseus
The Odyssey, written by Homer, tells the story of Odyseus andhow he faced
misfortune in his attempts to return home after the Trojan War. Odysseus is not
famous for his great strength or bravery, but for his ability
to deceive and trick.
To his friends, he was a brilliant stragtgist. To his enemies, he was a decever
and a manipulator of the worst kind.
During his journeys Odysseus often makes the mistake of bragging to his enemies but
learns that doing this gives his enemies a chance to seek revenge against him. After
leaving Troy, Odysseus attacks the land of the Cicones. Instead of leaving after
his victory he stays to celebrate until a force is gathered against him. He must then flee after
many of his men are killed. Afterwards Odysseus and his crew land on the island of the
Cyclops. they are attacked and som eof the men are eaten by Polyphemus. After getting
the giant Cyclops drunk, Odysseus and his men blind the monste with a spear in his one eye.
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