Laertes (father of Odysseus)
In Greek mythology, Laertes was the king of the Cephallenians, an ethnic group who lived both on the Ionian Islands and on the mainland.
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former king of Ithaca and father of Odysseus
Laertes is the retired king of Ithaca who lives in seclusion on the island while awaiting the return of his son.
Employer of Eumaeus
Eumaeus was purchased by Laertes, the father of Odysseus, and served the royal household of Ithaca for many years.