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Odysseus-Matthew Probert's Encyclopedia. Image Used With Permission. 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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