The youthful son of Odysseus and Penelope, who begins to take on adult responsibilities and seeks news of his long-absent father.

The wife of Odysseus and mother of Telemachus, noted for her loyalty and cleverness as she wards off numerous suitors in her husband's absence.

A group of over 100 nobles vying for Penelope’s hand in marriage, residing in Odysseus’s home and using up his wealth.

The Greek goddess of war and wisdom, who assists Odysseus and Telemachus on their journeys and favors Odysseus for his intelligence and skills.

Odysseus’s loyal swineherd, who provides hospitality and aid to Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca.

A devoted servant in Odysseus’s household, who has known him since childhood and helps him reclaim his home from the suitors.

The king and queen of Phaeacia, who provide Odysseus with hospitality and assist in his journey home.

A goddess who lives on the island of Ogygia, where she keeps Odysseus for several years while offering him immortality if he stays with her.

A sorceress who initially turns some of Odysseus’s men into pigs but later aids him with advice to continue his journey.

A cyclops and son of the sea god Poseidon, who imprisons Odysseus and his men in a cave until Odysseus devises an escape plan.