Characters

Odysseus- on his way back from Trojan War epithets- “man of twists and turns” Calypso- evil nymph that traps Odysseus and keeps him Poseidon- taking offering at Ethiopia, god of the seas epithets- “Earth Shaker” Zeus- king of gods epithets- “ Olympian Zeus, Father, Son of Cronus, Our high and mighty king” Athena- god of beauty epithets-“ sparkling eyed, Telemachus-Odysseus’s son Phemius-bard of Ithaca
 * __Book 1__**


 * __Book 2__**

Antiphus- son sailed with Odysseus and was killed by a Cyclops Antinous- Eupithes' son, number one suitor Halitherses- Seer who confirms Zeus' omen Eurymachus- Polybus' son, number two suitor Eurycleia- nurse, daughter of Ops Mentor-friend Odysseus left in charge of Ithaca. Athena often appears as Mentor.

King Nestor- king of Pylos
 * __Book 3__**

Menelaus- King of Sparta Helen- Queen of Sparta, most beautiful woman on the planet at the time Telemachus- Odysseus' son, prince of Ithica
 * __Book 4__**


 * __Book 5__**
 * Odysseus: King of Ithaca who is captured by Calypso. **
 * Calypso: Goddess holding Odysseus captive **
 * Poseidon: God, trying to not have Odysseus return to Ithaca. **
 * Hermes: Messenger god who goes to tell Calypso the decree. **
 * Ino Leucothea: Cadmus daughter who helps Odysseus **

__Characters__ Odysseus: King Of Ithaca who is freshly released from Calypso;just arrived on Phaeacia Nausicaa: Daughter of King Alicinous; helps Odysseus King Alicinous: The generous king of Phaceacia aka Scheria
 * __**Book 6**__ **