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The Odyssey · Character
Icarius
The father of Penelope, mentioned in addresses to her.
minor
Also known as O daughter of Icarius
First appearance: the odyssey
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Character groups
- Penelope's Suitors and Kin
- Mycenaean Royal Family
- Mythological and Secondary Characters
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