Ithaca - Greek Mythology
WEBIthaca is an island in the Ionian Sea in Greece, which was an important setting in one of the most famous myths of ancient Greece, the Odyssey. The main hero of the story, Odysseus, lived in Ithaca and was its rightful ruler.
Odysseus | Myth, Significance, Trojan War, & Odyssey
WEBApr 19, 2024 · Odysseus, in Greek legend, the wise and courageous king of Ithaca who is the hero of Homer’s Odyssey. Odysseus’s wanderings and the recovery of his house and kingdom are the central theme of the epic, which also relates how he accomplished the capture of Troy by means of the wooden horse.
Homer's Ithaca - Wikipedia
WEBIthaca ( / ˈɪθəkə /; Greek: Ιθάκη, Ithakē) was, in Greek mythology, the island home of the hero Odysseus. The specific location of the island, as it was described in Homer 's Odyssey, is a matter for debate. There have been various theories about its location. Modern Ithaca has traditionally been accepted to be Homer's island.
Odysseus - Wikipedia
WEBOdysseús, 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. Odysseus also plays a key role in Homer's Iliad and other works in that same epic cycle.
Ithaca – Mythopedia
WEBJul 5, 2023 · Overview. Ithaca was a small and rocky island in the Ionian Sea, off the west coast of Greece. It was known as the home of the hero Odysseus and the capital of his kingdom.
Odysseus :: The Trickster Hero - Greek Mythology
WEBOdysseus 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.
Odyssey | Summary, Characters, Meaning, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 15, 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 …
Odysseus - World History Encyclopedia
WEBDec 31, 2012 · In Greek mythology, Odysseus was the son of Laertes and Antikleia (or Anticlea) and the King of Ithaca, leader of the Kephallenians. Married to Penelope, he also had a son, Telemachos (or Telemachus). The hero was also fortunate enough to regularly receive the special aid and protection of the goddess Athena.
Odyssey - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 15, 2017 · The adventures of the hero against strange peoples and monsters is a device to show throughout the value and necessity of civilization, that life in ordered Greek Ithaca is superior to that of the foreign lotus-eaters and barbaric Cyclops.
Odysseus - Legendary Greek King of Ithaca | Mythology.net
WEBMar 23, 2017 · Purpose. Odysseus was a Greek hero. He was king of an island called Ithaca and played a major role in the Trojan War. Origins. The story of Odysseus is found in Homer’s epic, the Odyssey. He is also mentioned throughout another of Homer’s epics, the Iliad. He was a pillar in Greek mythology and known for his heroic acts. Legends and …
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