However, his love of glory prompted him to reveal his identity to the Cyclops and brought Poseidon’s wrath down on him.Of course, Odysseus is no stranger to keeping his identity secret or even changing it. During the Trojan War, he initiated the ruse of the giant wooden horse filled with Greek soldiers and led to the defeat of Troy.
To conclude, hiding his identity and not being recognized by his beloved ones even by his wife ,Penelope, broke Odysseus heart. Lkie in this incident we people have the habit of hiding our true identity in the first place. Odysseus has the defining character traits of a Homeric leader, such as strength, courage, nobility, a thirst for glory and confidence in his authority. His most distinguishing trait is his sharp intellect, which helped him overcome the difficulties and obstacles created by gods or people.
İllustration by Muhammed, Turkey
Elena, Greece
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