Odysseus

noun

Odys·​seus ō-ˈdi-sē-əs How to pronounce Odysseus (audio)
-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 film, shot entirely with IMAX cameras, stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and reportedly features Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya. Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 17 July 2025 Matt Damon leads the cast as Odysseus, joined by Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Jon Bernthal, and Lupita Nyong'o. Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 17 July 2025 According to reports, the 70-second trailer opens with shots of the sea and a narration about Odysseus' victory in the Trojan War. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 July 2025 The Odyssey will depict the story of the ancient tale attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer, which tells the tale of Odysseus (played by Matt Damon in the new film), returning home after the Trojan War. Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Odysseus

Word History

Etymology

Greek

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Odysseus was in 1616

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“Odysseus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Odysseus. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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