# Laertes — The Odyssey character guide

> Laertes in The Odyssey by Homer.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Son of Laertes, old Laertes, the sage Laertes, Old Laertes

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

## Who they are

The aged father of Ulysses, living in seclusion on Ithaca until his son's return.

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