Odysseus And Latin Ulysses Comparison

The characters happen to share the same name, in Latin Ulysses means Odysseus. Not only do they share the same name but they both have a common goal and that is to escape where they are and return home to their families. Within their journeys they are faced with temptation and make the decision to lie to their close friends. They also happen to express the same arrogance and self reliance through out both their journeys. However, they differed in beliefs, Odysseus’ journey revolves around pleasing the gods and goddess whereas Ulysses thinks religion is for foolish people and is not a believer. These two men also have maintained very different relationships with their wives,Odysseus’ wife Penelope is faithful and misses him while Ulysses’ wife