In Greek mythology, Penelope is the wife of Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, and the mother of Telemachus. She is best known for her unwavering loyalty and fidelity to her husband during his 20-year-long absence and her clever plan to elude the many suitors who sought to win her hand during Odysseus's absence. Her story is famously told in Homer's (c. 750 BCE) Odyssey. Family & Marriage to Odysseus P...