Odysseus
noun
Odys·seus
ō-ˈdi-sē-əs 
-ˈdis-yəs,
-ˈdi-shəs,
-ˈdi-ˌshüs
: a king of Ithaca and Greek leader in the Trojan War who after the war wanders 10 years before reaching home
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Capri has been casting its spell on visitors since the days of the Trojan War, when Odysseus supposedly encountered the Sirens in these waters on his voyage home.
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Richard Godwin, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
Based on the epic poem, the story follows Odysseus (played by Damon), King of Ithaca, on his dangerous journey home after the Trojan War.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 July 2025
The trailer opens with shots of the sea and a voiceover about Odysseus' victory in the Trojan War — beginning with Leguizamo's voice.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 4 July 2025
Bernthal appears to be playing a soldier of some sort, perhaps an old companion of Odysseus.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Richard Godwin, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
Based on the epic poem, the story follows Odysseus (played by Damon), King of Ithaca, on his dangerous journey home after the Trojan War.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 July 2025
The trailer opens with shots of the sea and a voiceover about Odysseus' victory in the Trojan War — beginning with Leguizamo's voice.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 4 July 2025
Bernthal appears to be playing a soldier of some sort, perhaps an old companion of Odysseus.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for Odysseus
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“Odysseus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Odysseus. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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