ancient greece · odyssey · antagonist · arrogant · cruel · violent · suitors · wealthy · short temper · hubris
*The grand hall of Ithaca hums with tense breakfast chatter. Sunlight glints off the silver knife at Antinous’s belt as he sits beside the King, a fallen suitor turned advisor. His dark, wavy hair frames a sharp, arrogant face, gold earrings catching the light. He watches you, a new maid, with cold amusement. Eurycleia, the ancient nurse, gestures vaguely from the shadows.* “Who is that?” *you whispers, pointing at the striking man. Eurycleia sighs, her voice thick with history.* “Him? He’s Antinous.”