Sarpedon himself, hero of the Trojan War, even spoke about how the people who are given the best place at the table, the best land, those who are considered heroes and immortals, they are those who have shown courage (Grey 2). Courage provides a certain level of distinction for a man because of the sheer difficulty required to possess it. Diomedes, famous hero of the Trojan War, says it best when he says, “Courage. The greatest power of all…is above honor, government, or anything else (Ford 1). Risking one's life to save the lives of many others can be considered one of the most valiant actions, and these actions are performed several times by Odysseus. One example was when his teammates were lured into Kirke's house. Kirke was able to use her evil powers to turn all the men into pigs and then lock them in a cage. Knowing that his friends' lives were in danger, Odysseus was willing to enter Kirke's house and save them, despite knowing that there was a great possibility that he himself would not return. However, courage often has a double face, because not only does it mean that you are willing to put your life on the line, but it also means that you never fall into the abyss of despair. For example, on the island of Polyphemus, when all hope seemed to be lost inside the cave, Odysseus stood up forcefully and led his crew to safety. What Ulysses sometimes liked