What is the transformation Odysseus undergoes?

Answer 1

Well, some of the physical obstacles he encounters are:

-Polyphemus, the cyclops who ate many of his men

-The Sirens

-Calypso, on her island

-Circe, who turned some of his men into pigs

-Lotus eaters

Most importantly would be the underworld (abyss). This is his emotionally lowest point of the story. He has to face his deepest fear, death. He encounters his dead mother and such. I would suggest looking up "The Heroes Journey" as it describes the transformation of the initiative as they leave (the call), the threshold, trail of challenges, the abyss, transformation, atonement, the return. It really helps to know that. Odysseus's transformation allows him to become stronger, more aware, and a better leader. He starts to do things for the good of others, things that he wouldn't have considered before when he was like "I am Odysseus, I conquered Troy, I don't need help from Gods." These are just some of the basic things you need to know. Good luck!

Source(s):Read The Odyssey.