Believing Odysseus dead, suitors ostensibly wooing Penelope descended on Odysseus' home, and began eating and drinking him out of house and home.
The leader of the suitors, Antinous, along with the other suitors, conspires to kill Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca. They disrespect him, mock him, and try to take over his kingdom in his absence. Ultimately, Odysseus defeats them in a final showdown.
Mentor cares for, educates, and assists Odysseus's son during Odysseus's absence.
In the book "The Odyssey," the real beggar Irus wants to fight the disguised Odysseus, who has returned home to Ithaca after his long journey. Irus is manipulated by the suitors who are trying to take over Odysseus's kingdom in his absence.
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Penelope and Odysseus rule the kingdom of Ithaca in Homer's epic, the "Odyssey." Ithaca is a small but strategically significant island in the Ionian Sea. Odysseus is known for his intelligence and cunning, particularly demonstrated in his role as a leader during the Trojan War, while Penelope is celebrated for her loyalty and cleverness during Odysseus's long absence. Their story embodies themes of love, perseverance, and the struggles of leadership.
Argos is Odysseus's faithful dog in Homer's "The Odyssey." He symbolizes the state of Ithaca during Odysseus's prolonged absence; just as Argos deteriorates and becomes neglected over the years, so too does Ithaca suffer without its king. His loyalty and tragic decline reflect the overall decay of the kingdom and the loss of order and stability in Odysseus's absence. Argos's death upon seeing Odysseus signifies hope and the restoration of rightful leadership.
Eumaeus became Odysseus's swineherd after being kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery. He was brought to Ithaca, where he eventually came under the service of Odysseus's household. Despite his circumstances, Eumaeus remained loyal to Odysseus and cared for his pigs, demonstrating his dedication and integrity throughout Odysseus's long absence. His loyalty played a significant role in the eventual restoration of Odysseus to his home.
Odysseus goes in and sluters every one in the room he is in
Odysseus was the King of Ithaca, an independent island kingdom in what is now Greece.
Tiresias
His nurse
He was the king of Ithaca.