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A Penelope refers to the wife of Odysseus, who remained home while he was off fighting in the Trojan War. She was a very good wife; though many suitors pursued her, she never gave in, and she tricked them all so that she could wait for Odysseus to return home to her.

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Q: What does A Penelope mean in Greek mythology?
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