The Odyssey: The Qualities That Gain Respect In The Odyssey an epic poem by Homer, Ancient Greek life is depicted through the trials and tribulations of the Ancient Greeks interacting with the gods. The characters live their lives to please the gods because they fear them. The Greeks highly value good qualities such as intelligence, braveness, and being a mastermind of war. This is why Odysseus, a Greek man, is looked upon so favorably. Odysseus is a man with the good qualities of intelligence, braveness, and mastermind of war that the Greeks and the gods respect. One of Odysseus’ most favorable tr