In Homer's epic poem The Odyssey, Odysseus demonstrated many heroic traits, just like Winston Churchill, who demonstrated heroic traits during his life. In The Odyssey, Odysseus faced many obstacles, such as the sea monster Scylla on his journey to return to his homeland of Ithaca. On his return journey, Odysseus was never afraid of putting himself in harm's way when his ship and crew were in danger. Ulysses, 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, Ulysses and Winston Churchill demonstrated immense courage. When Odysseus was confronted with the imminent danger of the sirens, Odysseus told his men “that I alone should listen to their song.” This is why I must attach myself as tightly 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 courageous enough and willing to endure the pain of the sirens' song. Winston Churchill as...