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Odysseus
uh-DIHS-yoos
Odysseus (name) means a legendary Greek king and hero known for his cunning, famous for devising the Trojan Horse and for his long journey home after the Trojan War. Example: “Odysseus tricked the Cyclops by claiming his name was "Nobody".”
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A legendary Greek king and hero known for his cunning, famous for devising the Trojan Horse and for his long journey home after the Trojan War.
"Odysseus tricked the Cyclops by claiming his name was "Nobody"."
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Odusseus; the Latin form of this name is Ulysses.
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What does “Odysseus” mean?
The word “Odysseus” means a legendary Greek king and hero known for his cunning, famous for devising the Trojan Horse and for his long journey home after the Trojan War.
How do you pronounce “Odysseus”?
“Odysseus” is pronounced uh-DIHS-yoos (/əˈdɪsjuːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Odysseus” in a sentence?
Here is “Odysseus” used in a sentence: “Odysseus tricked the Cyclops by claiming his name was "Nobody".”
What part of speech is “Odysseus”?
“Odysseus” is a name.
Where does the word “Odysseus” come from?
The word “Odysseus” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Odusseus; the Latin form of this name is Ulysses.
