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Telemachus

Telemachus

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The son of Odysseus and Penelope in Greek myth and a male name
  • proper noun
  • /tɛˈlɛmɪkəs/
  • Literature
: Telemaco
  • As the son of Odysseus, Telemachus plays a critical role in the story of the Odyssey.
  • Telemachus and Eucharis
  • Telemachus and Mentor
  • Telemachus's experiences on Calypso

And Telemachus, Odysseus's son, speaks at the assembly.

Examples

  • Raised by a lonely mother, Telemachus knows of his father only through legend and rumor.

    Blog text (23)

  • Preparing to leave for the Trojan War, Odysseus entrusted the care of his son, Telemachus, to Mentor.

    Academic text (1997)

  • Then tell me, young Telemachus, will you do me one favor?

    Troy the Odyssey (2017)

  • Telemachus, tell me of what contest your mother has planned.

    Troy the Odyssey (2017)

  • Telemachus is a grown man.

    The Return (2024)

  • Mentor carried out his duties toward Telemachus with a purpose and specific goals.

    Academic text (2005)

  • The relationship between Mentor and Telemachus was not without difficulties.

    Academic text (2005)

  • And Telemachus, Odysseus's son, speaks at the assembly.

    Gregory B. Sadler - That Philosophy Guy

  • Nestor asks Telemachus if he is travelling on public or private business.

  • In his absence, his young son, Telemachus, was entrusted to the care of his friend and advisor, Mentor.

    Academic text (2005)

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Telemachus comes from Greek parts tele- 'far' and -machus 'battle' or 'fighter', so the name can be read as a 'far fighter'. In the story he travels and looks far for his father, so the 'far' part helps you remember his long search and brave role.