was hurting him. By using this clever trick, Odysseus keeps the other Cyclops from believing
Polyphemus and coming to his aid. In the sheep escape plan, Odysseus and his men get safely out of harm's way by riding on the underside of sheep to get out of the monster's cave. Odysseus proves that he is worthy of leadership by using his clever tactics to get himself and the people he cares about to safety. Odysseus shows the importance of leadership because he stays loyal to his family through his difficult and compelling wandering. Odysseus met many beautiful women along his journey. Two of which being Calypso and the Phaeacians. Calypso, who holds him captive for eight years and the Phaeacians who are some of the most beautiful women