Odysseus ' words hinted that he actually did not wish to be selected .
Although Odysseus had deserted Diomedes in the battlefield that very day , instead of bashing him , the latter praised his bravery in front of others .
Odysseus ' words hinted that Diomedes actually did not wish to be selected .
Although Odysseus had deserted Diomedes in the battlefield that very day , instead of bashing him , the latter praised his bravery in front of others .