Homeric Hero

• patrynomics show lineage and therefore add to heroism
• heroic individuals attract divine attention, some divinities are supportive, some hostile
• Kleos - heroes choose a short famed life over long life lived in obscurity
• being talked about if the aim of being a hero
• a hero is a hero for as long as men talk about their exploits
• physical beauty and strength makes lesser beings aware they are in the presence of a hero
• excellence in war and on the battlefield increases heroic status
• arguing and winning with words proves a worthy hero
• a hero has physical skills, mental agility and capacity to survive drawing on their inner resourcefulness
• Time - honour
• kleos - glory
• xenia - hospitality
• nostos - homecoming
• valuing of a heroes achievements by public praise and honour
• time comes in the form of gifts and their numbers and values
• every achievement a hero has on his journey home is part of his heroic goal so adds to his heroic status