# Ulysses — Discourses character guide

> Ulysses in Discourses by Epictetus.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-i-of-the-things-which-are-in-our-power-and-not-in-our-power

## Who they are

Cunning Greek hero, exemplar of endurance and resourcefulness.

## In the story

### [Of Contentment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/chapters/xii-of-contentment)

Mentioned alongside Socrates as one who said 'I move not without thy knowledge,' representing trust in divine providence.

### [To (Or Against) a Person Who Was One of Those Who Were Not Valued (Esteemed) by Him](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/chapters/xxiv-to-or-against-a-person-who-was-one-of-those-who-were-not-valued-esteemed-by-him)

Mentioned as a skilled orator whom Achilles silenced.

### [To Those Who Fear Want](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/chapters/xxvi-to-those-who-fear-want)

Cited for his resilience after shipwreck, relying on inner strength rather than external goods.

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