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Key Characters in Homer's The Odyssey

Explore the significant characters from Homer's classic epic, The Odyssey. Key figures include Odysseus, the protagonist and hero of the tale, his faithful wife Penelopeia, and the wise goddess Athena, who guides him. Other pivotal characters such as the cunning suitor Antinoos, the enchanting nymph Calypso, and the loyal swineherd Eumaios add depth to the narrative. Discover their roles, motivations, and relationships as Odysseus journeys home after the Trojan War, encountering gods, monsters, and trials along the way.

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Key Characters in Homer's The Odyssey

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  1. V. Characters in The Odyssey

  2. A. Alcinoos– King of Phaiacians • B. Anticleia– Odysseus’s mother who dies while he was away fight Trojan War • C. Antinoos – ringleader of Penelopeia’s suitors • D. Arete – King Alcinoos’ wife, known for her kindness

  3. E. Argons – Odysseus’s old faithful dog • F. Athena – goddess of wisdom, Odysseus’s spiritual guide • G. Calypso – witch/nymph who wanted Odysseus as her husband • H. Circe – daughter of Helios; terrible goddess with lovely hair, who spoke the language of men

  4. I. Demodocos – blind minstrel • J. Eumaios – swineherd, a faithful servant of Odysseus • K. Eupeithes – Father of Antinoos • L. Eurycleia – faithful old servant of Odysseus and his family

  5. M. Eurymachos – one of Penelopeia’s suitors • N. Hyperion – Sun god • O. Iros – beggar at Odysseus’s home • P. Laertes – Odysseus’s father; lives in seclusion in the country

  6. Q. Odysseus – protagonist, epic hero • R. Melanthios – the cruelest of Penelopeia’s suitors • S. Nausicaa – Alcinoos’ daughter • T. Penelopeia – Odysseus’s faithful wife

  7. U. Philoitios – faithful cattle herder • V. Poseidon – god of the sea; hates Odysseus; Earthshaker • W. Polyphemos – most powerful of all Cyclops; Poseidon’s son • X. Telemachos – Odysseus’s son • Y. Theoclymenos – prophet who returns to Ithaca with Telemachos • Z. Teiresias – blind Theban prohet

  8. VI. Vocabulary • A. Mentor – special teacher or leader • B. Nectar and ambrosia – food and drink of the gods (wine and fruit) • C. Nymph – beautiful immortal maidens that lived in mountains, forests, and water • D. Cuckold – a man whose wife is unfaithful

  9. E. Cudgel – a short, heavy club • F. Hind – a farm assistant; female red deer • G. Lacrimation – excessive crying

  10. H. Minx – an ill-behaved, provocative woman • I. Cajole – to persuade with flattery • J. Gaffer – old man; employer or overseer

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