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odysseus

/əˈdɪs.i.əs/

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noun

/əˈdɪs.i.əs/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к знаменитому мифическому греческому герою, известному своей ролью в Троянской войне и долгому путешествию домой на Итаку, описанному в «Одиссее».

A proper noun referring to a famous mythical Greek hero, known for his role in the Trojan War and his long journey home to Ithaca as described in the Odyssey.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Mythological Greek heroB2formal

    A legendary king of Ithaca, known for his cleverness and role in the Trojan War, whose journey home is the subject of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey.

    ruМифологический греческий герой

    • Odysseus devised the plan for the Trojan Horse.
    • The Odyssey recounts the ten-year voyage of Odysseus back to Ithaca.
    • Odysseus is famous for his cunning and resourcefulness.

    Synonymsulysses

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  • odysseuses' possessive plural form
  • odysseus's possessive singular form