Odyssey · Character card

Penelope

Πηνελόπεια · pen-eh-LOH-pee

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Edges on this card. The visit is the book.

Also calledPenelope
Kindmortal
Saypen-eh-LOH-pee
Words · · ·
In the poemBook 1 — Comes down for Phemius’s song, then is sent back
Book 2 — The loom that undoes itself
Book 19 — The stranger by the fire
Book 23 — The bed that cannot be moved
Guest-righthost — Lady of a house the suitors eat
Tied toOdysseus · spouse
Telemachus · child
Eurycleia · ally
Antinous · foe
“Phemius,” she cried, “you know many another feat of gods and heroes, such as poets love to celebrate. Sing the suitors some one of these, and let them drink their wine in silence, but cease this sad tale, for it breaks my sorrowful heart.” Book 1

She stops the song of the return because the return is still missing.

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Penelope

Penelope

Πηνελόπεια · pen-eh-LOH-pee

Queen of Ithaca

  • AllegianceHouse of Odysseus
  • DomainSteadfast sovereign
  • QualityThe loom and the delay
  • First appearsBook 1
  • Tiercore

Holds the house through delay, cunning, and loyalty while the king is gone.

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