Which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson's purpose in writing the Declaration of Independence? to incite Britain to go to war with the colonies
to air grievances against the British king
to unite the colonists against the British government
to turn the colonies into a single nation

Odysseus qualifies as an epic hero due to his prodigious cunning, quick thinking and bravery. in ancient greek culture,  kleos is glory won from war or the hero's own sacrifice for war. odysseus has gained his glory and qualifies as a hero because he has made himself a reputation that the people of greece know. as he travels before coming home to ithaca, he is described as cunning, a strategist and one who can overcome many obstacles. he exhibits four traits that make him an epic hero: intelligence, cunning, quick thinking and being favored by the greek gods. we must not forget that the greek gods play an important role in a hero's end goal or reputation. athena favors odysseus, thus giving a hand so he may achieve  nostos, or homcoming after long years at war; consequently, achieving glory and a good reputation for himself as a hero (which is highly valued in greek culture).