Full of wrath or son of pain
Derived from the Greek verb 'odyssasthai', meaning 'to be angry' or 'to hate'. In Greek mythology, it is the name of the resourceful King of Ithaca and hero of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. The name is often associated with themes of endurance, cleverness, and the long journey home.
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The legendary hero and protagonist of Homer's epic poem · The Odyssey
Nobel Prize-winning Greek poet
