Greek and Roman Mythology

Odysseus, warrior, inventor, and traveler. Sprang into fame at the siege of Troy, where he invented the horse which recaptured Helen. Escaped from Polyphemus, a one-eyed giant, by sticking a burning telegraph pole in his eye. Later performed his greatest feat by evading the Sirens. Stayed away from home so much his wife forgot what he looked like. His dog, however, recalled the scent and prevented O. from sleeping in the barn. Press Agent: Homer. Recreation: Travel, wars. Address: Ithaca. . Gordon, Irwin Leslie