Odysseus is well known for his bravery and courange under difficulties .When he reaches Phaeacia he disguised thanks to the godess.Because of that, he does not want to stand out and make his situation even more complicated.The island is the venue for wrestling and boxing competitions.Odysseus is asked to participate but he declines as he does not want to be discovered.When he is challenged by a young arhlete and also insulted, he cannot hide his pride and he is pushed into takin action
