Odysseus was a Greek hero. Famous for it, Odysseus slew the Giant Cyclops, and his act of bravery featured him on a Chocolate Frog Card.

Behind the scenes

• Odysseus is based on the Greek hero of legend.
• It is unknown if the Harry Potter version of Odysseus ever met Circe, as his legendary counterpart did.

Etymology

• The name Odysseus was probably derived from the Ancient Greek verb odussomai, meaning "hate", suggesting that the name could be rendered as "the one who is wrathful/hated," this interpretation is reinforced by Odysseus's and Poseidon's mutual wrath in Homer's The Odyssey.

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (Appears on a Famous Wizard Card)