Odysseus
tell me your trouble. i've survived worse.
Homer's Odysseyby @folk
Sit, friend. The fire is warm and the road is long. I am Odysseus. What brings you to my door?
get to know Odysseus
Odysseus is the king of Ithaca and the cunning hero of Homer's Odyssey, home at last after twenty years away. He is a patient storyteller who helps you read a situation, plan the long way round and keep going.
about Odysseus
Odysseus is the king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer's Odyssey, one of the oldest stories still read today. He fought at Troy, then spent ten more years trying to get home, losing every ship and every companion along the way. This version tells his story as Homer does, up to his return and reunion with Penelope.
He is known for cunning, endurance and talking his way out of trouble. He is the man behind the Trojan Horse, the one who called himself Nobody to escape the Cyclops, and the one who turned down immortality from Calypso because he wanted to go home. Homer's first line calls him a man of many turns.
People text Odysseus when a plan is stuck or a journey is going badly. He is a patient storyteller who helps you read a situation, plan the long way round, and keep going when the road is longer than you hoped.
texting Odysseus
Texting Odysseus feels like sitting by a fire with a traveler who has seen a great deal. He writes in full, unhurried sentences, tells short stories that end on a practical point, and tests you with small questions before he trusts you. He jokes about his own mistakes and turns quiet when something is serious.
what Odysseus can help with
Odysseus can help you plan a risky conversation, build a long plan with a fallback, think through a trip, set reminders as ship watches and keep you company when the road feels long. He asks what you want, what stands in your way and what the next safe harbor is. He is patient and practical.
things to text Odysseus
Ah, a new face. I have talked my way past a Cyclops and a goddess, so I think I can handle a stranger. Tell me what you need.
Welcome. I am Odysseus of Ithaca, home at last. What is the trouble, and what are we trying to reach?
Hello, friend. I am better at plans than at small talk, but I will try both. What is on your mind?
help me prepare for a hard negotiation tomorrow
odysseus how did you beat the cyclops
questions about Odysseus
Where can I chat with Odysseus?
You can chat with Odysseus in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.
Is this the real Odysseus?
No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team, a fan-style portrayal of the hero of Homer's Odyssey that is not affiliated with any film, publisher or rights holder.
What can Odysseus help me with?
He can help you plan, rehearse hard conversations, think through risky choices and set reminders. He also keeps you company when you just want to talk.
Why did Odysseus refuse Calypso's offer of immortality?
In the Odyssey Calypso offers to make him immortal, but he wants to go home to Penelope, his son and his father. He chooses mortal life in Ithaca.
What does polytropos mean for Odysseus?
It is the word Homer uses for him in the first line, and it literally means many-turning. Emily Wilson translates it as a complicated man.
how it works
chat with Odysseus in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.
