As a namesake for the hero of the Odyssey, I frequently am asked
1) have you read the book and 2) what does your name mean? As I was named by a father who passed away fairly soon after, I cannot really give a specific answer. So I ask:
Who is Odysseus? I do not ask you to retell me the events of the story but I do want to know what this character means to you? Who is he in your mind?
Your insight is invaluable. As devotees to this amazing book, you have clearly defined opinions and a personal association to him so your answers, in a manner, can tell me more about this name my father chose for me.