Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ithaca

Proper noun

/ˈɪθəkə/

Definition

Ithaca is a proper noun that refers to a Greek island in the Ionian Sea, famously known as the home of Odysseus in Greek mythology.

Examples

“After years of war and wandering, Odysseus finally returned to his beloved Ithaca.”
“The beautiful landscapes of Ithaca attract many tourists every year.”
“In Homer’s epic, Ithaca symbolizes home and the ultimate destination of the heart.”

Meaning

The name Ithaca can also represent a journey of adventure or longing, as it’s famously associated with Odysseus’s long return home after the Trojan War.