# Eurycleia — The Odyssey character guide

> Eurycleia in The Odyssey by Homer.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** the aged Eurycleia, Dame Eurycleia, the prudent Eurycleia

**First appearance:** 0001-the-odyssey

## Who they are

The old nurse of Ulysses who recognizes him by a scar on his foot.

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