Odysseus
noun
Odys·seus
ō-ˈdi-sē-əs 
-ˈdis-yəs,
-ˈdi-shəs,
-ˈdi-ˌshüs
: a king of Ithaca and Greek leader in the Trojan War who after the war wanders 10 years before reaching home
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The pic based on Homer’s epic follows Odysseus in his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, showcasing his encounters with Polyphemus, the Sirens, Circe, and finishing with his reunion with his wife Penelope.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 May 2025
Damon, Holland and Zendaya were each spotted filming scenes for the movie on set in Italy in March, with Damon showing off some impressive action star abs and a long, gray beard in character as Odysseus.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 15 May 2025
One location, which Newman believed to be Odysseus’ home in the film, is a two kilometer hike on an incline to even reach.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 8 May 2025
The 62-year-old revealed how he got ripped for his latest role portraying Odysseus.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 May 2025
Damon, Holland and Zendaya were each spotted filming scenes for the movie on set in Italy in March, with Damon showing off some impressive action star abs and a long, gray beard in character as Odysseus.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 15 May 2025
One location, which Newman believed to be Odysseus’ home in the film, is a two kilometer hike on an incline to even reach.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 8 May 2025
The 62-year-old revealed how he got ripped for his latest role portraying Odysseus.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Odysseus
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“Odysseus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Odysseus. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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