Odysseus is important in The Odyssey because he is the main character. In Homer's version of The Odyssey, Odysseus is portrayed as a heroic, great, powerful, loyal person. When, from personal experience in reading the book, he is not exactly the best person ever: There is countless times in which he cheats on his wife. Although it does not specifically state this; beneath the script you will find it clear as day. Then again being away from your wife for that long. Yep, i think i would cheat too. Loyalty's no fun. :)
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It set the scene for Odysseus to be returning to his home in Ithaca, and the perilous adventures which made up the tale of the Odyssey (story of Odysseus)
Odysseus was the main character of the Odyssey.
Odysseus was the hero of the Odyssey.
The Odyssey is based on the adventures of Odysseus, the King of Ithaca. The adventures were so important that the story was named after the hero itself!
Odysseus went on The Odyssey because he wanted to travel back to his fatherland of Ithaca.