What are Odysseus' weaknesses?

Answer 1

Odysseus' greatest weakness is his pride. Although pride can be a good thing, he is claimed to possess too much of it. This is shown in an act of hubris in book nine of The Odyssey, when Odysseus taunts the Cyclops Polyphemus after blinding him, which leads Odysseus to be cursed by Poseidon.

Odysseus curiousity could also be considered a weakness. On the island of the Cyclopes, Odysseus fell into temptation to stay in the Cyclopes's cave to see what the Cyclopes looked like (Polyphemus). This left 6 of his men dead.

Odysseus was self-serving even to the extent of betraying his friends. When he visited the underworld the ghost of Ajax the greater refused to speak with him, still offended at their contention over the Armour of Achilles. The Greeks respected his cleverness but the Romans thought him too sly. Dante condemned him and Diomed to the 10th level of hell.
His pride. He had to go back and boast to the Cyclops which brought danger to him and his men. Odysseus had a weakness for women. He enjys women. Odysseus' men had to remind him of home when he was with Circe' he also stayed with Calypso for seven years.