Logic and the use of facts are an effect element for persuasion. Appealing to the audience/reader’s logos is going to get them to listen to reason. Facts and logic cannot be manipulated by emotion, so it makes for a much stronger argument. That is what people will listen to the most.
What i would do is just figure out something catchy/funny/informative and ten work out your hook from there. Hope this helps you!!!
I think that it was because he admired what he saw as the strong rebelliousness of a pioneer woman.
Pride would be your answer.
Odysseus' pride gets the best of him. Back then, you wanted people to know who you were by your achievements.