# Nestor — The Odyssey character guide

> Nestor in The Odyssey by Homer.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Gerenian Nestor, the godlike Nestor, the aged Nestor, the knight Gerenian Nestor

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

## Who they are

The wise old king of Pylos who advises Telemachus on his journey.

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