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Odysseus

Greek hero whose attempt to return home after the Trojan War is followed in the Odyssey.

Odysseus disguised as a beggar before Penelope, on a terracotta plaque of about 450 BCE; Louvre CA 860. An ancient representation of epic characters, rather than portraits of historically established people
Odysseus disguised as a beggar before Penelope, on a terracotta plaque of about 450 BCE; Louvre CA 860. An ancient representation of epic characters, rather than portraits of historically established peopleMarie-Lan Nguyen (Jastrow), 2007 / Wikimedia Commons · photograph released into the public domain · Public domainImage source · Object record

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Greek hero whose attempt to return home after the Trojan War is followed in the OdysseyOdysseyGreek epic attributed to Homer, following Odysseus’s return after the Trojan War.Glossary · Click to read the explanation. [1]

AthenaAthenaGreek goddess associated in Hesiod with Zeus, Metis and birth from the head.Glossary · Click to read the explanation raises his case before the gods while CalypsoCalypsoDivine figure in the Odyssey who keeps Odysseus on her island while he longs to return home.Glossary · Click to read the explanation detains him. PoseidonPoseidonSea god in Greek traditions and an influential figure in the Iliad and Odyssey.Glossary · Click to read the explanation’s hostility and maritime dangers remain part of his journey after the decision allowing his return. [1][2]

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  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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