Telemachus

American

[tuh-lem-uh-kuhs] / təˈlɛm ə kəs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

the son of Odysseus and Penelope who helped Odysseus to kill the suitors of Penelope.

Telemachus British

/ tɪˈlɛməkəs /

noun

Greek myth the son of Odysseus and Penelope, who helped his father slay his mother's suitors

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"My dad is coming home," insists a hopeful Telemachus, with his father's house having seemingly fallen into disrepute, chaos and ruin during his 20-year absence.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The palace was said to have provided shelter to Telemachus, son of Odysseus and Penelope and a player in epic tales of the Trojan War’s aftermath.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

A customer at the Infiniti dealership where Telemachus worked told of how she texted back and forth with him about the Dodgers.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2023

Friedberg's lawyer, Telemachus Kasulis, the FBI and FTX did not respond to requests for comment on his cooperation.

From Reuters • Jan. 5, 2023

She wanted to see Telemachus and also it seemed wise to her to show herself to the suitors.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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