'The Odyssey'

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This paper studies 'The Odyssey', a brilliant and historically significant Greek epic poem written by Homer. This paper illustrates how the poem describes examples of true leadership and the traits of a great leader. This paper also goes on to point out how many modern day leaders could learn from the lessons of Odysseus.

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"The sea-faring adventures of Odysseus (also known as Ulysses) described in Homer's The Odyssey may at first glance appear to be quite extraordinary, considering that he has spent many years battling the citizens of Troy and following his exodus from that city became lost in a world filled with strange beings and temptresses that worked against him and tried to destroy his need to return home to Ithaca. Yet through all of these often dangerous circumstances, specific leadership abilities were forced upon him, such as being responsible for the welfare of his fellow shipmates.
However, Odysseus, due to greatly assisting in the sacking and destruction of the city of Troy, is cursed by the Gods who consider him as a traitor to their wishes and desires. The Greek god Poseidon, the god of the sea and a true enemy of Odysseus, does everything in his power to prevent Odysseus from returning home to Ithaca in order to save his son and wife from the onslaught of Penelope's suitors who demand that she marry one of them in order to take control of Ithaca, all the while believing that Odysseus has perished at sea or has been taken prisoner by any number of gods or goddesses that wish him dead. "

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