Greek and Roman Mythology: Heroes: Odysseus
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Odysseus was a very popular hero in Greek and Roman mythology. He was perhaps best known as the hero
in the Trojan war. The stories of the Illiad and the Odyssey depict both his fighting and part in the war as well as
his incredible voyage home. Odysseus's part in the Trojan was huge and was evident in the great stock that Agamemnon put
into his cunning. It is important to note that although he was an accomplished fighter, his leadership and planning skills
were of the greatest importance during the 10-year war. It was Odysseus who came up with the idea for the Trojan Horse and
the hiding of the troops inside it. Even though Troy fell in the end, the gods were incredibly upset by the slaughter and
placed some blame on Odysseus; they made sure that he was the last warrior to return home. This strage voyage is documented
in the Odyssey and has him known under his Roman name of Ulysses. Finally after a 10-year war and a 10-year voyage home, the
hero finally made it home to find his home overcome by suitors trying to take his wife. With the help of some trusted
servants and his son Telemachus he was able to retrieve his wife and his home.
Pronunciation: oh DIHS uhs
Other Names: Ulysses
Kingdom: Ithaca
Father: Laertes or Sisyphius
Mother: Anticlea
Wife: Penelope
Children: Telemachus
Myths: The Odyssey
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