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Odysseus
(Odys|seus)
Pronunciation:
/əˈdɪsɪəs/
Greek Mythology
the king of Ithaca and central figure of the
Odyssey
, renowned for his cunning and resourcefulness.
Roman name
Ulysses
.
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