What quotes from The Odyssey illustrate how Odysseus is a hero?

What makes
someone heroic? There are a few definitions of hero, so I will pull quotes that help provide an
excellent idea of how Odysseus fits the concept. Odysseus is clearly the hero of the story,
though he has flaws like all Greek heroes. He fits the ancient Greek definition of a hero, and
his story follows the heros journey framework set out in The Hero with a Thousand
Faces.

Ancient Greek Definition

The ancient Greeks had a clear definition of Hero. They should be high-born, a warrior,
loyal, and favored by the gods. Nearly all Greek heroes suffer from a flaw. Odysseus is a hero
by that definition.

Odysseus is high-born, meaning he is a man of high
station or class. Nearly every Greek hero is a demigod, prince, or king. Although he is not the
son of a god, Odysseus is the great-grandson of the god Hermes. He is also the king of Ithaca.
The island is not doing well in his absence, proving how important he is as a ruler. At the
final confrontation, Odysseuss status as king becomes...