Odyssey

The Odyssey has to be my favorite read of all time.  I love how Odysseus dominates all the obstacles set before him.  With his wit and charm he can elude any unfortunate conflict, but he is not one to shy away from battle.  His hunger for knowledge has its downsides though.  When he wishes to hear the sirens he has his crew strap him to the mast of their ship while they have bees wax in their ears to muffle the melodious sirens' songs.  His pride gets the best of him when he reveals his name to Polyphemes.