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The Adventures of Odysseus. Who is Odysseus. Odysseus King of Ithaca Husband to Penelope Father of Telemachus Son of Laertes and Anticlea. Known for his swift resourcefulness in the face of adversity
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Who is Odysseus • Odysseus King of Ithaca • Husband to Penelope • Father of Telemachus • Son of Laertes and Anticlea
Known for his swift resourcefulness in the face of adversity • Odysseus is one of the first Greek mythic heroes renowned for his brain as well as his muscle • Weakness was lustfulness • Odysseus enjoys women
Most famous the 10 eventful years he took to return home after the Trojan-War • Received constant help from the Gods • Athena disguised him, Zeus freed him, Hermes gave him the herb to resist magic. • Also battled against Poseidon, Odysseus blinded Poseidon's son.