# U explained — Bulfinch’s Mythology

> Chapter companion for Bulfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch.

## What happens

This chapter provides brief definitions and mythological or historical references for entries beginning with the letter U, including figures from Greek, Norse, and Arthurian legend, such as Ulysses, Urdur, Uther, and Uwaine.

## Character check-ins

### 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 lines

> 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._

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