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What is Odysseus known for?

Odysseus, also known as Ulysses, is a central character in Homer’s epic poems; he is the hero of the Odyssey and features prominently in the Iliad. He known for his wisdom, resourcefulness, and strategic planning, which were crucial in the Greeks’ success in the Trojan War. His wanderings between Troy and Ithaca after the war are chronicled in the Odyssey.