Homer, the main character is Odysseus of Ithaca. The story takes place after the Trojan War, which Odysseus took part in. Odysseus was forced to leave his newborn son, Telemachus, and his loving wife Penelope at home. After fighting for ten years, Odysseus and his men began their voyage back home to Ithaca. Troubles with the gods, however, delayed his arrival for yet another ten years. Odysseus fought through the hardships and always kept things in order. Because Odysseus is fearless, loyal, and very…
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