Troy Odysseus was the cunning king of Ithaca and hero of Homer's epic poem The Odyssey. He was one of the leaders of the Greek army in the Trojan War and was known for his intelligence and resourcefulness. However, his curiosity often led him into dangerous situations that resulted in the deaths of his crew members. Throughout his journey home to Ithaca after the war, which took almost 10 years, Odysseus encountered monsters and perilous situations that taught him important lessons about life.