How does Ulysses display characteristics of an epic hero in his encounter with the Cyclops? Describe Ulysses's behavior and support your conclusions with evidence from the story.

Well I'm not 100% sure but Im pretty sure odysseus said that to gloat to the cyclops, 'Cyclops, if any one asks you who it was that put your eye out and spoiled your beauty, say it was the valiant warrior Ulysses, son of Laertes, who lives in Ithaca.' (Book IX)