In the Epic poem,The Odyssey, Odysseus is portrayed as a great leader and hero. In the poem Odysseus is a brave and noble leader who fears nothing. He also is very intelligent, who knows how to get out of tough situations without hesitation. Odysseus, “The Great Sacker of Cities,” is a hero because he... because why? Odysseus demonstrates intelligence throughout. For instance, when he encounters the Sirens, he tells his men to plug their ears with beeswax. Odysseus has overcome many obstacles on his journey home. For example he and his men built then hide in the Trojan Horse, and were brought into the city of Troy. Later, when everyone was asleep they attacked and destroyed the city of Troy.

Odysseus meets Polyphemus, the Cyclops, when