Penelope - Wikipedia
WEBPenelope is married to the main character, the king of Ithaca, Odysseus (Ulysses in Roman mythology), and daughter of Icarius of Sparta and Periboea (or Polycaste ). She only has one son with Odysseus, Telemachus, who was born just before Odysseus was called to fight in the Trojan War.
Penelope | Odysseus’ Wife, Faithful Queen, Fidelity | Britannica
WEBMay 6, 2024 · Penelope, in Greek mythology, a daughter of Icarius of Sparta and the nymph Periboea and wife of the hero Odysseus. They had one son, Telemachus. Homer’s Odyssey tells the story of how, during her husband’s long absence after the Trojan War, many chieftains of Ithaca and nearby islands become her.
Penelope in the Odyssey: Odysseus’ Wife’s Role in the Famous …
WEBBy clark February 11, 2022. Penelope in the Odyssey, the poem by Homer, is the faithful wife of Odysseus (or Ulysses for the Romans). Odysseus is the King of Ithaca, and he is the main protagonist in Homer’s poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. Odysseus is a warrior in the Trojan War, and the Odyssey covers his return home after many long years.
Penelope – Mythopedia
WEBDec 8, 2022 · Penelope. By Avi Kapach Last updated on Dec 8, 2022. Overview. Penelope was a beautiful princess from Sparta, best known for marrying the hero Odysseus. The couple lived together in Odysseus’ small island kingdom of Ithaca, where they had a son named Telemachus.
Penelope - Greek Mythology
WEBPenelope was the wife of the hero Odysseus in Greek mythology. She was the daughter of Icarius and Periboea. When the suitors for the hand of Helen were gathered at the court of Tyndareus, Odysseus realised that the odds were very slim that he would become Helen's future husband.
Penelope Character Analysis in The Odyssey | LitCharts
WEBPenelope Character Analysis. Odysseus 's wife and Telemachus 's mother. In the beginning of the story, Penelope's most prominent qualities are passivity, loyalty, and patience (along with beauty and skill at the loom) – the age-old feminine virtues. She does very little but lie in bed and weep.
Penelope | Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 14, 2018 · Penelope. Nationality/Culture. Greek/Roman. Pronunciation. puh-NEL-uh-pee. Alternate Names. None. Appears In. Homer's Odyssey. Lineage. Daughter of Icarius and Periboea. Character Overview. The wife of the hero Odysseus (pronounced oh-DIS-ee-uhs) in Greek mythology , Penelope was celebrated for her faithfulness, patience, and …
The Odyssey’s Penelope: An Unsung Heroine? - TheCollector
WEBNov 13, 2021 · Penelope was the wife of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, with whom she had a son named Telemachus. Penelope raised Telemachus by herself while Odysseus was away with the Achaeans at war against Troy. She raised their son while looking after their household, which incorporated a variety of responsibilities.
Penelope | Wife of Odysseus - Greek Mythology
WEBPenelope (Greek: Πηνελόπη, transl.: Pēnelópē), in Greek mythology, is the wife of Ulysses, daughter of Icharius and Periboea. For ten years, Penelope waited for her husband's return from the Trojan War. The long journey of Ulysses' return is the theme of Homer's Odyssey.
Penelope: Odysseus' Wife as a Model for Heroic, Noble & Faithful Women
WEBJun 24, 2015 · A devoted wife, loving mother, prudent woman, and noble queen, Penelope portrays greatness as much as her heroic husband Odysseus whose glorious deeds led the Greeks to victory in the Trojan War.
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