In Homer's epic poem The Odyssey, Odysseus demonstrated many heroic traits, just like Winston Churchill, who demonstrated heroic traits during his lifetime. In the Odyssey, Odysseus faced many obstacles, such as the sea monster Scylla on his journey back to his homeland of Ithaca. During the journey home, Odysseus was never afraid to put himself at risk when his ship and crew were in danger. Odysseus, an epic hero, and Winston Churchill, a human hero, demonstrated many admirable traits throughout their adventures and lives, such as courage and perseverance. Throughout their complex lives both Ulysses and Winston Churchill demonstrated an immense amount of courage. When Odysseus faced imminent danger from the Sirens, Odysseus told his men “that I / alone should listen to their song. Therefore / you will bind me tight as a splint” (693-695). The fact that Odysseus sacrificed himself to the voices of the Sirens indicates his courage as an epic hero because it means that Odysseus was brave enough and willing to endure the pain of the Sirens' song. Winston Churchill as...