Odyssey Characters list

Athena

Athena is a Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts. She is known for her strategic abilities in battles, as well as her wisdom and intelligence in solving problems.

Circe

Circe is a powerful witch and enchantress from Greek mythology. She is known for her ability to turn men into pigs and other animals, and for her role in the story of Odysseus and his journey home.

Odysseus

Odysseus is a heroic and cunning character in Greek mythology, known for his skill in deception and strategic planning. He is the protagonist of the epic poem The Odyssey and is celebrated for his long journey home after the Trojan War.

Penelope

Penelope is the faithful wife of Odysseus in Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey. She is known for her intelligence, wit, and loyalty as she waits patiently for her husband to return from his long journey home. She cleverly delays her suitors by weaving and unraveling a shroud for her father-in-law, masking her true intentions until Odysseus finally reveals his identity.

Telemachus

Telemachus is the son of Odysseus in Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey. He is a young man who, at the beginning of the story, is living with his mother Penelope while his father is off fighting in the Trojan War. Telemachus is initially unsure of himself and skeptical of his father’s legendary exploits, but over the course of the story he grows into a courageous and capable warrior, helping his father to defeat the suitors who have taken over their household and attempting to restore order to his father’s kingdom.