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Bulfinch’s Mythology · Chapter

U explained

This chapter provides brief definitions and mythological or historical references for entries beginning with the letter U, including figures from Greek, Norse, and Arthurian legend, such as Ulysses, Urdur, Uther, and Uwaine.

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This chapter provides brief definitions and mythological or historical references for entries beginning with the letter U, including figures from Greek, Norse, and Arthurian legend, such as Ulysses, Urdur, Uther, and Uwaine.

Characters to notice

  • Ulysses

    Greek hero of the Odyssey, also known as Odysseus.

  • King Arthur

    Mentioned as the son of Uther Pendragon, king of Britain.

  • Sir Gawain

    Associated with Uwaine, a knight of Arthur's court.

Key passages

  • Ulysses Greek (U-lysˈses (Greek), Odysseus), hero of the Odyssey.

    Ulysses is the Greek hero known as Odysseus, central figure of Homer's Odyssey.

    Identifies Ulysses as the protagonist of the Odyssey.

  • Uther (Uˈther (Uther Pendragon)), king of Britain and father of Arthur.

    Uther Pendragon was the king of Britain and the father of King Arthur.

    Establishes Uther's role as Arthur's father.

Bulfinch’s Mythology — U Explained