The Odyssey, written by Homer and believed to have been composed in the 8th century BC, is an epic poem that follows the journey of Odysseus, a Greek hero from Ithaca who fights in the Trojan War. It is one of the oldest and most influential works in Western literature, and its characters have become iconic figures in literature. Here are some of the most important characters in The Odyssey:Odysseus: A legendary Greek hero from Ithaca, Odysseus is known for his craftiness and resourcefulness as he navigates his way home after fighting in the Trojan War. He encounters many obstacles on his journey such as monsters, natural disasters, gods and goddesses. Penelope: Penelope is Odysseus’ loyal wife who stays faithful to him while he is away at war and ward off suitors who try to take her hand in marriage. She also serves as an example of female strength and fortitude throughout The Odyssey. Athena: Athena is a goddess associated with wisdom, courage, inspiration and skillful performance of crafts. She helps Odysseus on numerous occasions throughout The Odyssey by providing him advice and protection against enemies. Calypso: Calypso is a nymph-goddess living on an island who captures Odysseus upon his arrival at her home after escaping from Scylla’s monster-infested waters. She falls deeply in love with him but eventually releases him at Athena’s request so that he can continue his journey home to Ithaca. Polyphemus: A giant Cyclops living on an island near Sicily during Odysseus’ journey home from Troy; Polyphemus traps Odysseus inside a cave for several days until he escapes by making Polyphemus drunk enough to fall asleep so that he can escape with his crew members unharmed. Telemachus: Telemachus was born during Odysseus’ absence during the Trojan War; consequently he serves as a major character throughout The Odyssey often times trying to seek out information about where his father has gone off too or how far away from Ithaca he might be .
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