Mythological Ithacans

In Greek and Roman mythology, Odysseus (; , ), also known by the Latin variant Ulysses (, ; ), is a legendary Greek king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. Odysseus also plays a key role in Homer's Iliad and other works in that same epic cycle.

Telemachus ( ; ) is the son of Odysseus and Penelope in Greek mythology, and a central character in Homer's Odyssey. When Telemachus reached manhood, he visited Pylos and Sparta in search of his wandering father. On his return to Ithaca, he found that Odysseus had reached home before him. Then father and son slayed the suitors who had gathered around to woo Penelope. According to later tradition, Telemachus married Nausicaa after Odysseus's death.

legendary king of Ithaca

mythical suitor of Penelope in the Odyssey

In Greek mythology, Arcesius, Arceisius, Arkeisios or Arcisius () was the son of either Zeus or Cephalus, and king in Ithaca.

In Greek mythology, Ctimene ( ; , ) was an Ithacan princess as the daughter of King Laertes and Anticlea, and wife of Eurylochus.

In Greek mythology and history, Promachus (; Ancient Greek: Πρόμαχος; English translation: "who leads in battle" or "champion") is a name that refers to several different people.

In Greek mythology, Amphimachus (; Ancient Greek: Ἀμφίμαχος derived from ἀμφί amphi "on both sides, in all directions, surrounding" and μαχη mache "battle") was a name attributed to multiple individuals. Amphimachus, son of Cteatus and Theronice. Amphimachus of Caria, son of Nomion and brother of Nastes. Amphimachus, son of Electryon and Anaxo. Amphimachus, son of Polyxenus and king of Elis. Amphimachus, a Greek warrior in the Trojan War, and one of the men hidden inside the Trojan horse. Amphimachus, one of the sons of Priam and prince of Troy Amphimachus, one of the Suitors of Penelop

Characters in Greek mythology

For the genus of sponge, see Amphimedon (sponge)

''The name Ctesippus may also refer to a character in Plato's Euthydemus and Lysis, and to a historical figure, see Leptines and Against Leptines.''

In the Odyssey, Leodes, Leiodes or Liodes (; ) was an Ithacan diviner and a minor suitor of Penelope. He had darkly predicted that Odysseus would return to avenge the suitors' abuse of hospitality.