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Ithaki

Ithaki

8.4
A Greek island west of mainland Greece known as Odysseus's home in ancient stories
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Ítaca
  • According to ancient Greek mythology, Ithaki was the homeland of the hero Odysseus.

Examples

  • After years of wandering, Odysseus finally returned to Ithaki in the Odyssey.

  • I visited Ithaki last summer.

  • Many tourists visit Ithaki each year to explore its beautiful beaches and historical sites.

  • Have you ever been to Ithaki?

  • According to ancient Greek mythology, Ithaki was the homeland of the hero Odysseus.

  • After years of wandering, Odysseus finally returned to Ithaki in the Odyssey.

  • Many tourists visit Ithaki each year to explore its beautiful beaches and historical sites.

Synonyms

Ithaca
vsIthaki
  • Literature
2 7.1

A Greek island in the Ionian Sea, home of Odysseus in legend

is the same island but uses a different traditional name or spelling

Surface Forms

Ithaki main

Etymology

Ithaki comes from the ancient Greek name Ithaka, the island said to be the home of the hero Odysseus. Because of that famous story, Ithaki is remembered as a place of 'home' and 'return', which makes the island a symbol of coming back after a long journey.