# Eurycleia — The Odyssey character guide

> Eurycleia in The Odyssey by Homer.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** the aged Eurycleia, Dame Eurycleia, the prudent Eurycleia

**First appearance:** 0001-the-odyssey

## Who they are

The aged nurse who raised Ulysses and now serves his household, her sharp eyes and long memory making her both witness and keeper of the family's secrets.

## Relationships

### [Ulysses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_odyssey_se/characters/ulysses)

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Eurycleia is the old nurse of Ulysses, who recognizes him by a scar and remains a loyal servant in his household.

### [Ulysses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_odyssey_se/characters/ulysses)

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Eurycleia is the old nurse of Ulysses, who recognizes him by a scar and remains a loyal servant in his household.

### [Ulysses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_odyssey_se/characters/ulysses)

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Eurycleia is the old nurse of Ulysses, who recognizes him by a scar and remains a loyal servant in his household.

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