Lines 8/12 how does the bull represent the Greek ideal of masculinity does the Greek idea of what it means to be a man still exist within our society how does the bull represent Odysseus?

Masculinity  is associated with boys and men, traits like strength, courage and  independence etc are most common traits found in a bull, so it represent Masculinity.

Greek mythology is still very relevant today. It has influenced many areas of human life over the centuries and still continues to do so even now. thus now a days the idea of what it means to be a man still exits.

The bull represents a great man's journey and struggle through life with all its victories and heartbreaks.

Explanation:

Masculinity (also called manhood or manliness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles associated with boys and men, Traits traditionally viewed as masculine in Western society including strength, courage, independence, leadership, and assertiveness which are mostly found in Bull with great boldness thus the masculinity in Greek ideal is represented by a Bull.

Greek mythology is still very relevant today. It has influenced many areas of human life over the centuries and still continues to do so even now. thus now a days the idea of what it means to be a man still exits.

The bull represents a great man's journey and struggle through life with all its victories and heartbreaks. Because Odysseus is far from Ithaca and the only way home is by way of the sea, he shows lack of judgment when he incurs the wrath of the sea god, Poseidon, by blinding the god's son Polyphemus.

yes yes it does !