The Forgotten Son of Odysseus and Circe: Uncovering the Story of Telegonus

Telegonus is a character in Greek mythology, the son of Odysseus and Circe. He is mentioned in Homer's "Odyssey" as a young man who is the product of Odysseus's union with the goddess Circe during his stay on her island.

In the story, Circe turns Odysseus's men into pigs, but she spares Odysseus and falls in love with him. She uses her magic to make him forget about his wife, Penelope, and his journey home. Telegonus is the result of this union.

Telegonus is not a major character in the "Odyssey," but he is mentioned as a young man who is being raised by Circe. He is said to be the rightful king of Ithaca, as he is the son of Odysseus, who is the rightful king. However, Telegonus does not appear in any other surviving ancient texts or myths, so his story is not well known.