ODYSSEUS: THE LEGENDARY HERO

Odysseus: The Legendary Hero

Odysseus: The Legendary Hero

Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey provide case studies of decision making, problem solving, collaborative action, strategic planning, resource and assets management, assessment, crisis management, evaluation, team building, and other leadership skills. Readers of these epics can admire feats of strength and endurance in the characters, but can have equal insight into behaviors and attitudes to avoid. We see illustrations of the tragedy of ego, insecurity, and pride, and how such traits can destabilize community, squander resources, and cause defeats in war that threaten the community's survival. We see the costs of ...