# Telemachus — The Odyssey character guide

> Telemachus in The Odyssey by Homer.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Telemachus the godlike, discreet Telemachus, young Telemachus

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

## Who they are

The son of Ulysses, who matures from a youth into a decisive leader during his father's absence.

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