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Odysseus, also known by the Latin name of Ulysses, is one of the most famous characters in Greek mythology. He was the ruler of the island Ithaca, one of many Greek city states. Odysseus’ adventures began in earnest with the onset of the Trojan War.
Helen of Troy, the most beautiful woman who walked the earth had many suitors, of which Odysseus was one. In consultation with her father, Odysseus devised an oath that meant all the Greek states must join together, should anyone be disrespectful to Helen. In return he was allowed to marry Penelope, herself a very attractive female. However, because of the oath, when Paris took Helen to Troy, Odysseus, as ruler of Ithaca had an obligation to go to war in her name. He was happy though with Penelope and feigned madness. Palamedes caused him to confess his sanity though, after threatening to kill his son, Telemachus.
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