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Telemachus

Odysseus’s son in the Odyssey, whose position at home is affected by his father’s absence and family crisis.

Telemachus returning to Ithaca in a plaster relief by Antonio Canova, late eighteenth century; Museo Correr, Venice. A modern work revisiting the ancient story, rather than an artifact from Homer’s era
Telemachus returning to Ithaca in a plaster relief by Antonio Canova, late eighteenth century; Museo Correr, Venice. A modern work revisiting the ancient story, rather than an artifact from Homer’s eraDidier Descouens, 2023 / Wikimedia Commons · photograph released into the public domain · Public domainImage source

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OdysseusOdysseusGreek hero whose attempt to return home after the Trojan War is followed in the Odyssey.Glossary · Click to read the explanation’s son in the OdysseyOdysseyGreek epic attributed to Homer, following Odysseus’s return after the Trojan War.Glossary · Click to read the explanation, whose position at home is affected by his father’s absence and family crisis. [1]

AthenaAthenaGreek goddess associated in Hesiod with Zeus, Metis and birth from the head.Glossary · Click to read the explanation visits and encourages him in book 1. In book 5 she raises the danger to him before the council, connecting divine plans to the family’s life on earth. [1][2]

References and notes

  1. Odyssey 1, first ten paragraphs through Athena/Mentes arrival and Telemachus welcome The specified scene, as detailed in the assembly study’s notes. Return to the text ↑
  2. Odyssey 5, first seven paragraphs through Hermes arrival at Calypso cave The specified passage in this reference. Return to the text ↑

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  1. Edition 2 · 13 October 2026 · editor:aladmin

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