Ithaki

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A Greek island in the Ionian Sea: Ithaki is an island located to the west of mainland Greece. It is traditionally identified as the homeland of the legendary hero Odysseus in Homer's epic poems.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The ferry sailed from Patras to the port of Ithaki.
    • Many tourists visit Ithaki to see locations mentioned in the Odyssey.
Advanced Usage
  • In classical and literary contexts: The name "Ithaki" is almost exclusively used in historical, geographical, and literary discussions, particularly those relating to Homer's .
    • Scholars have long debated the exact location of Homer's Ithaki.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ithaca: This is the more common Latinized and Anglicized spelling of the island's name.
    • He wrote a poem about his return to Ithaca.
Synonyms
  • Homeland (of Odysseus): When used in its legendary context.
  • Kingdom of Odysseus: A descriptive synonym within Homeric legend.
Notes on Meaning
  • The primary meaning is geographical, referring to the actual island.
  • Its secondary and highly significant meaning is mythological/literary, representing the central goal of Odysseus's long journey in Homer's . It symbolizes home, kingship, and the endpoint of a quest.
Noun
  1. a Greek island to the west of Greece; in Homeric legend Odysseus was its king

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