A characteristic is a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it. In Homer's epic poem, The Od ssey, Odysseus shows many heroic
characteristics throughout his journey home to Ith. ca. A hero from the times of Odysseus
was quite different from heroes of our time. Explo:Lhow Odysseus would be considered a
hero in 2021. You may write about one characteristic or three characteristics. The choice is
yours.
Characteristic Choices: Bravery, Leadership, Determination, Loyalty, Selflessness or Courage