... Odysseus has importance in many ways throughout the story. He is known for his abilities as a great leader and warrior at his home in Ithaca, the lands he's battled in, and by many of the gods. To begin with, Odysseus is held "formidable for guile in peace and war: [his] fame has gone abroad the sky's rim" (895). Many people recognize or know of Odysseus across the wide distance. Next, many of the gods respect him enough to help him on his voyage home. Athena helps Odysseus in many ways during his journey. She even "begs her father, Zeus, to help her favorite, and Zeus agrees" (891). The gods are willing to help Odysseus because he stands out as an important figure. Last, Odysseus is also important because he was a great warrior leader. When he comes to "Ismaros, on the fare shore, a strongpoint on the coast of ...

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