Analysis Of Homer s The Odyssey - 1240 Words

Odyssey Character List 1) Agamemnon - (ag-uh-men-non) In Greek legend, he was the king of Mycenae or Argos. When paris (Alexandros), son of King Priam of Troy, carried off Helen , Agamemnon called on the princes of the country to unite in a war of revenge against the Trojans. 2) Alcinous- (Al- KIN-oh-us) In the Odyssey, he was the king of Phaeacians. He offered Odysseus hospitality in his island kingdom of Scheria. Alcinous hears the story of Odysseus wanderings and provides him with safe passage back to Ithaca. 3) Amphinomus-(am-fin-uh-muh-s) The only decent man seeking Penelope’s hand in marriage. Amphinomus sometimes speaks up for Odysseus and Telemachus, but he is killed like the rest of the suitors in the final fight. 4)†¦show more content†¦Calypso holds him prisoner for seven years until Hermes persuades her to let him go. 8) Circe - (sur-see) Circe is a beautiful witch/goddess who transforms Odysseus’s crew into swine when he lands on her island. Odysseus resist Circe’s powers and then became her lover, and lived in luxury by her side for a year. 9) Eumaeus -(yoo-mee-uh s) The loyal shepherd who, along with the cowherd Philoetius, helped Odysseus reclaim his throne after he returned to Ithaca. Eumaeus gives the vagabond who appears at his hut food and shelter. 10) Eurycleia- (yoo r-i-klee-uh) Eurycleia is a loyal servant who nursed Odysseus and his son Telemachus when they were babies. Eurycleia is well informed about the palace intrigues and also serves as confidante to her masters . 11) Eurymachus - ( yoo-rim-uh-kuh s) Eurymachus is son of Polybus , an Ithacan nobleman , and one of the two leading suitors of Penelope. Eurymachus is arrogant, disrespectful, and he consumes food and drinks without the slightest reciprocation. 12) Helen- (hel-uh n) Helen is the Wife of Menelaus and is the queen of Sparta. Helen was abducted from Sparta by the Trojans during the Trojan War. 13) Laertes- ( ley-ur-teez ) Odysseus’s aging father, who resides on a farm in Ithaca. Laertes regains his spirit when Odysseus returns and eventually kills Antinous’s father. 14) Melanthius- ( meh-lan-thee-os) Melanthius is a treacherous and opportunistic goatherd who supports the suitors. He