Odysseus, or Ulysses as he is also known, is one of the most fascinating heroes of Greek mythology. King of Ithaca, he is primarily remembered for his intelligence, cunning, and ability to overcome seemingly impossible challenges. He was the mastermind behind the famous Trojan Horse, the ingenious strategy that secured the Greeks' victory in the war against the Trojans. However, his true saga begins after the war, as he embarks on a journey filled with dangers and discoveries to return home.
Odysseus's voyage back to Ithaca, narrated in Homer's Odyssey, is a story filled with unforgettable adventures. He faced sirens who tried to enchant him with their hypnotic singing, the giant cyclops Polyphemus, the sorceress Circe, who turned his men into pigs, and even the sea god Poseidon, who continually complicated his passage. Even when surrounded by temptations and traps, Odysseus demonstrated that his strength lay not only in his physical abilities but also in his mind, using intelligence to escape situations that few could survive.
But it wasn’t just the battles against monsters and gods that defined his journey. Odysseus is also a symbol of perseverance and love for family. During the ten years of his odyssey, he never gave up on returning to his wife, Penelope, and his son, Telemachus, who anxiously awaited him in Ithaca. His story is, above all, a celebration of human resilience in the face of adversity, showing that with courage and cleverness, it is possible to weather any storm and find the way back home.
Material: High-definition resin
Weight: 315 g
Height: 22 cm
Length: 15 cm
Width: 8.5 cm
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**Fragile product.
**Hand-painted, resulting in individual differences in color and weight.
