His most distinguishing trait, however, is his sharp intellect. Odysseus’s quick thinking helps him out of some very tough situations, as when he escapes from the cave of the Cyclops in Book 9<span>, or when he hides his slaughter of the suitors by having his minstrel strike up a wedding tune in Book </span>23<span>. </span>
I think it was a horse.... I don't know
When he says gators he is referring to our fear. And when he says love is all you need as long as you keep the gators fed he is meaning by that if you feed your need to be scared all you need to feed is your need for love.
