# Idomeneus — The Odyssey character guide

> Idomeneus in The Odyssey by Homer.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the great Idomeneus, King Idomeneus

**First appearance:** 0003-book-ii-departure-of-telemachus-from-ithaca

## Who they are

A Cretan Greek hero who fought at Troy, mentioned in Nestor's tales.

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