The Odyssey

3. Odysseus' homeland, he returns here after 20 years
4. god of sea and earthquake, father of Polyphemus, seeks revenge on Odysseus for blinding his son
6. master of the winds, helps Odysseus get within viewing distance of Ithaca but later abandons the voyager
7. son of Poseidon, one-eyed cannibal giant who traps Odysseus and his men in his cave and is blinded
9. King of the Pharacians, he encourages Odysseus to tell The story of his wanderings
10. King of Mycenea and commander of the Greek expedition to Troy, Odysseus sees him in the Land of the Dead
13. faithful old nurse to Odysseus, identifies her master when she recognizes an old scar on his leg
15. Odysseus' father, the old king lives humbly and in solitude on a small farm while mourning the absence of his son
16. son of Laertes, has been gone for 20 years
18. lord of the sky, King of the Gods, he is somewhat unpredictable but usually supports wayfaring suppliants
19. suitor, throws a chair at the beggar (Odysseus)

1. blind seer of Thebes, meets Odysseus at the Land of the Dead, warns him of future dangers, and offers advice
2. wife of Odysseus, creates a test for the suitors for her hand in marriage
5. son of Odysseus, goes to look for his father
8. goddess-enchantress who turns Odysseus' crew into swine, but reverses her swine
9. Odysseus' mother, dies grieving her son's long absence and sees him when he visits the Land of the Dead
11. frequently intervenes on Odysseus' or Telemachus' behalf, often in disguise and sometimes as Mentor
12. goddess-nymph, holds Odysseus captive for seven years, hoping to marry him, and releasing him only at Zeus' order
14. Odysseus' faithful dog, who greets his master as he approaches the palace
17. Odysseus' loyal swineherd, assist Odysseus in his return to Ithaca and help him kill the suitors
20. place of destruction that ended the war, second name for Troy