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Odysseús, Odyseús, IPA: [o.dy (s).sěu̯s] ), also known by the Latin variant Ulysses ( / juːˈlɪsiːz / yoo-LISS-eez, UK also / ˈjuːlɪsiːz / YOO-liss-eez; Latin: Ulysses, Ulixes ), is a legendary Greek king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer 's epic poem the Odyssey.
Apr 19, 2024 · Odysseus, hero of Homer’s epic poem the Odyssey and one of the most frequently portrayed figures in Western literature. According to Homer, Odysseus was king of Ithaca, son of Laertes and Anticleia (the daughter of Autolycus of Parnassus), and father, by his wife, Penelope, of Telemachus.
Dec 31, 2012 · Odysseus (Roman name: Ulysses) was one of the great pan-Hellenic heroes of Greek mythology. He was famous for his courage, intelligence, and leadership. Odysseus' resourcefulness and oratory skills were instrumental in the Greek victory in the Trojan War.
Odysseus was a legendary hero in Greek mythology, king of the island of Ithaca and the main protagonist of Homer's epic, the “Odyssey.” The son of Laertes and Anticlea, Odysseus was well known among the Greeks as a most eloquent speaker, an ingenious and cunning trickster.
May 27, 2024 · Odyssey, epic poem in 24 books traditionally attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. The poem is the story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, who wanders for 10 years (although the action of the poem covers only the final six weeks) trying to get home after the Trojan War.
The Odyssey ( / ˈɒdɪsi /; [1] Ancient Greek: Ὀδύσσεια, romanized : Odýsseia) [2] [3] is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest extant works of literature still widely read by modern audiences. As with the Iliad, the poem is divided into 24 books.
In Greek mythology, Odysseus is the great-grandson of Hermes, one of the twelve Olympian Gods. He is the son of Laertes, the king of Ithaca, and Anticlea and the husband of Penelope and father of a child named Telemachus.
Aug 30, 2023 · In Greek mythology, the name Odysseus is synonymous with bravery, cunning, and resilience. The epic story of Odysseus chronicled in Homer’s poem Odyssey, has captivated audiences for centuries.
Mar 3, 1997 · Odysseus was one of the most prominent Greek leaders in the Trojan War, and was the hero of Homer's Odyssey.
Mar 6, 2024 · Odysseus was one of the greatest heroes of Greek mythology. He plays one of the central roles in Homer’s Iliad, where the Greeks were, thanks to his ingenuity, able to defeat the Trojans and reclaim the city of Troy.
