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Odysseus, son of Laertes. Married Penelope and had a child named Telemachos. Odysseus is known as the man never at a loss. He was a very bright person who used his cunning mind to get out of many threatening situations. |
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Faithful wife of Odysseus. Mother of Telemachos. Pestered by suitors to marry again for 10 years because they think Odysseus is dead. |
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Thoughtful son of Odysseus and Penelope. Is inspired by Athena to go find news of his father. |
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God of the sea. Son of Kronos and Rheia, brother of Zeus, Ares, Hestia, Demeter and Hera. One of the six original Olympians. . Poseidon was commonly called the earth shaker and the earth encircler. Considered the second most powerful god. Holds grudge against Odysseus for blinding his son the Cyclops Polyphemus. |
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Goddess of wisdom. Zeus's favorite daughter. Helps Odysseus many times through out the Odyssey because she |
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Suitors There were many suitors trying to marry Penelope while Odysseus was on his journey home. There were two leaders of the suitors Antinoos "ring leader" and Eurymachos "second in command." |
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Odysseus' Journey Home There were many people and places Odysseus went on his journey home
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