The Odyssey

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After reading “The Sirens”, what aspects of the epic hero cycle has Odysseus experienced? Explain.

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The resisting of temptation: specifically sexual temptation is the main trait of the epic hero here. This follows "challenges and temptations" in Dr. Joseph Campbell's Hero's journey.

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