Odysseus

Odysseus

mythological figure unknown

Odysseus is a legendary figure in Greek mythology, known as the cunning hero of Homer's epic poems, the 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey'. He is famed for his intelligence, resourcefulness, and leadership, particularly during the Trojan War and his long journey home to Ithaca, which took ten years due to various trials and tribulations. In recent news, interest has surged around his character as the Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan prepares to adapt the 'Odyssey' into a film.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
557,290
Power
18,050$
Sentiment
6.83
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 6.00 0.09% +10% 67,886,011 65,967 $2,700,000 2,624$
Sweden 2 8.50 0.18% +10% 10,099,265 19,856 $530,000 1,042$
Switzerland 2 7.00 0.16% +0% 8,654,622 14,084 $700,000 1,139$
Greece 2 8.00 0.16% +0% 10,423,054 16,948 $190,000 309$
Austria 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 9,006,398 7,322 $450,000 366$
United States 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 174,395 $21,000,000 11,064$
South Africa 1 6.00 0.43% +0% 59,308,690 254,544 $350,000 1,502$
Ireland 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 5,030,000 4,174 $5,100 4$
Totals 12 501,410,691 557,290 $25,925,100 18,050$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Odysseus is the perfect Nolan protagonist because he's achieved something extraordinary and is then forced to live with the consequences. 6

Mail & Guardian: In Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’, civilisation’s greatest threat comes from within

United States United States: Odysseus is the king of Ithaca who spent 10 years fighting the Trojan War and another 10 years trying to return home. 7

CNN: What makes a journey an ‘odyssey’ anyway?

Ireland Ireland: Odysseus is the archetypal stranger, thrown again and again on the mercy of those who don’t know him. 7

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Odysseus is all around us, not just in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster – The Irish Times

Austria Austria: Odysseus is a central character in Homer's Odyssey, known for his adventures and challenges during his journey home. 9

Der Standard: Gibt es die Schauplätze der Odyssee wirklich – oder sind sie nur Fiktion? - Welt

Switzerland Switzerland: Odysseus is portrayed as a hero who has endured war, loss, and loneliness, making him relevant in today's world. 8

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Was wir von Odysseus heute noch lernen können