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Athena, goddess of wisdom.
Odysseus
The legendary Greek king of Ithaca
In Greek mythology, Odysseus is the great-grandson of Hermes, one of the twelve Olympian Gods.
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He is the son of Laertes, the king of Ithaca, and Anticlea and the husband of Penelope and father of a child named Telemachus.
Known for his leadership skills, wit, and intelligence, Odysseus is most famous for his ten-year journey had after the Trojan War.
It&#;s during this time he was involved in a series of adventures and faced many obstacles as he struggled to return home to his wife and son.
Odysseus&#; journey is told in the story &#;The Odyssey,&#; a classic story written by the ancient Greek bard Homer.
The rest of Odysseus&#; life beyond what&#;s told in this tale of his struggles to return back home after the Trojan War is based on accounts from various sources. Although many details are fairly consistent.
Childhood and Early Life
Odysseus was born on isle of Ithaca.
During his childhood, he displayed impressive athletic abilitie