Which character from The Odyssey are you?

Answer the following questions to see which character from Homer's epic poem most closely matches your personality.

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1. So... do you come here often?

"Are either of us really here now?"

 

"Sorry, I'm waiting for someone"

 

"I've been trying to come here for years, but something has always come up"

 

"Look, if you don't mind, I'm just minding my own business"

 

"Yes, though they've only recently started letting me in"

 

"I go where I like, with whoever I like. How about you buy me a drink?"

 

1 / 9

2. Which of these would you've been most likely to reach for, as a child?

A magic set

 

A sword or a bow and arrow

 

A book

 

A sewing kit

 

A game of solitaire

 

Toy soldiers

 

2 / 9

3. Which of these options best describes your ideal holiday?

Caving and potholing

 

I'm more of a staycation, person

 

A really long cruise

 

Backpacking across India and South Asia

 

A safari perhaps, or just somewhere surrounded by animals

 

I'm happy somewhere I can sit and watch the world play out

 

3 / 9

4. Which of the following would you be most likely to go and see at the cinema?

The Wolf of Wall Street

 

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

 

Wonder Woman

 

The Notebook

 

Scott Pilgrim vs The World

 

Mad Max: Fury Road

 

4 / 9

5. Which of these hobbies most appeals to you?

Dressing up and role play

 

Basic weaponry

 

Weaving

 

Travel... a lot of travel

 

Looking after animals

 

Sewing... very slowly

 

5 / 9

6. Which of these books are you most likely to be found reading?

Journey to the Centre of the Earth

 

The Crucible

 

Jane Eyre

 

The Catcher in the Rye

 

War and Peace

 

The Collector

 

6 / 9

7. What does your ideal evening involve?

A magic night in with someone special... so long as they play by my rules

 

Time left alone to think and reminisce

 

A thoughtful night at the theatre, assuming I get to choose what we see

 

An Escape Room challenge, maybe even a bit of time on the water

 

Team sport; so long as I'm able to join in rather than left watching

 

Time in the outdoors, before a cosy night in with plenty of food

 

7 / 9

8. Which of these artists is most likely to be coming out of your headphones?

Beyonce

 

Journey

 

Kate Bush

 

The All Seeing I

 

Adele

 

Stormzy

 

8 / 9

9. What irritates you?

Men who won't take no for an answer

 

Delays and interruptions

 

People who help themselves to your food

 

Unexpected visitors

 

Being patronised

 

The stupidity of others

 

9 / 9

Athena

Your wisdom is divine. A clever and confident decision-maker you often use your brain power to help others, but not too much (you've been known to sit on sidelines watching your favourites fight out their battles). You generally prefer the company of those who are as clever as you are, though you have a soft spot for up and coming heroes.

Telemachus

Perhaps because of your young age you can often feel underestimated by others who try to intimidate you; and you lack the confidence to stand up for yourself and feel protective of those close to you. You're determined though and proactive in seeking the advice and experience you need to become a stronger person.

Circe

You're ambitious and resourceful in getting what you want. How resourceful? Well, how about 'concocting potions to turn people into animals' resourceful. But maybe you're also lonely, living alone in a mansion on an island, and misunderstood; who said all witches are bad?

Odysseus

Wily, adventurous and daring you have the sharp tools and thirst for glory to make a name for yourself in this world. Taking on sea monsters, evading enchantments, outwitting man-eating one-eyed monsters and challenging the gods you've proven yourself to be capable of getting out of tough situations, and a little (or very) hot headed. But with all the excitement the world has to offer, home is really where your heart is, and you'd go to great lengths just to be with your loved ones.

Polyphemus

You follow social rules of hospitality and you don't appreciate people invading your personal space; especially when they turn up uninvited, eat your food and blind you in your sleep. Those who encroach on your territory will face the consequences but remember to keep your wits about you so 'no one' gets the better of you.

Penelope

Twenty years of separation from a loved one isn't enough to damper your hope of ever seeing them, or to tempt you in to the arms of other eager suitors. Though your loyalty may give the impression you are meek, you are not one to be underestimated. You may not be one for confrontation but you are brave and skilled at weaving up other ways to ward off the pressures of others.