The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that plasterers in New York earned the highest average salaries of those in any state, $73,080 as of May 2011. Connecticut was ranked second, and plasterers working in that state reported average earnings of $63,750 per year.
Odysseus is known as what is called an epic hero. An epic hero is a protagonist of a story that holds the most important attributes of a civilization. Odysseus, being based in ancient Greece, is the embodiment of intelligence, loyalty, and strength.
Summary and Analysis Book 9 - In the One-Eyed Giant's Cave. After identifying himself to the Phaeacians at the feast, Odysseus tells the story of his wanderings. Following the victory at Troy, he and his men sail to Ismarus, the stronghold of the Cicones. With apparent ease, they sack the city, kill the men, enslave the women, and enjoy a rich haul of plunder.