1. The Homeric Hero Characteristics of Heroic Behavior
Masterpieces of Literature I
Professor L. M. Elfers-Mabli

2. Does Odysseus Qualify?

3. Arete Strength, Courage, Intelligence, Fairness
Examples: The Trojan Horse; escaping Polyphemus (the cyclops); retaking his palace from the suitors

4. Hubris Excessive Pride
Examples: Announcing to Polyphemus who he is while trying to escape

5. Ate
Reckless Behavior
Example: Announcing to Polyphemus who he is while trying to escape. Yes, it’s also hubris but his rash action led to Poseidon wishing to make Odysseus’ life miserable.

6. Nemesis Enemy Someone (or something that causes misery or death)
Example: Poseidon
Detail of Nemesis and Tykhe (Fortune) from a scene of the seduction of Helene. Nemesis points with a dissaproving finger as Helene is persuaded by Aphrodite to elope with Paris. Tykhe is presumably here a dispensor of ill-fortune, following the guidance of her indignant sister.

7. Kleos
Fame, honor, glory, reputation