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Odisseu, also known by the Greek form of his name as Odysseus, is an angel who appears in the animated film Saint Seiya: Tenkai-hen Josou Overture, serving the goddess Artemis. He is one of the celestial warriors sent to Earth by the gods of Olympus to punish the Saints for having defied divine authority, and he acts alongside two other angels, Theseus and Icarus.
In appearance, Odisseu is a tall young man with a somewhat muscular build and purple hair arranged in a crest resembling a horse's mane. Unlike the angel Icarus, who is revealed to have originally been human, Odisseu was born in the celestial world, making him a true angel by nature. His name is deliberately drawn from Greek mythology, evoking the legendary king of Ithaca and hero of Homer's Odyssey, and the parallel is fitting: like his mythological counterpart, he is as much a strategist as a fighter.
As a person, Odisseu is defined above all by absolute loyalty to the Olympian gods and an unquestioning devotion to their mission. He supports the idea that the gods should rule over mortals and regards the rebellion of Athena's Saints as an offense that must be corrected. This certainty makes him a formidable opponent, though also a predictable one, since his determination never wavers and he shows no interest in understanding the human side of the conflict.
In the story, Odisseu and his fellow angels are dispatched to carry out the gods' judgment against Seiya of Pegasus, who was left gravely wounded after the war against Hades. During the assault on the Sanctuary, he confronts Hyoga of Cygnus and Shiryu of Dragon, and at a critical moment Seiya also joins the fight to support them. Odisseu proves powerful enough to put even several Bronze Saints at a disadvantage, but when Hyoga and Shiryu insist that Seiya continue on his way to reach Athena, the two remaining Saints combine their strength and ultimately defeat him, and he perishes in an explosion.
His key relationships are defined by his role in the divine hierarchy. He answers to the goddess Artemis, who commands the operation against the Saints, and he fights in solidarity with the angels Theseus and Icarus as agents of the same celestial order. Against the Bronze Saints, especially Hyoga, Shiryu and Seiya, he holds no personal grudge; he sees them only as mortals who have overstepped their place by challenging the gods.
Odisseu receives little individual development over the course of the film. Unlike Icarus, whose hidden human past and eventual change of heart are explored, Odisseu remains a devoted servant of the gods until his end. His defeat carries a thematic function, illustrating that human will, sacrifice and love can prevail even against beings of divine origin.
In terms of abilities, Odisseu possesses a divine cosmos noticeably superior to that of a human Gold Saint. His armor, forged in the celestial workshops of Olympus, amplifies his power and protects him from ordinary earthly attacks. His most distinctive combat skill is the ability to reflect the attacks of his adversaries back against themselves, forcing his opponents to face the force of their own techniques. That combination of superior divine energy, protective celestial armor and reflective fighting style makes him a dangerous threat even when confronted by several Bronze Saints at once.
In appearance, Odisseu is a tall young man with a somewhat muscular build and purple hair arranged in a crest resembling a horse's mane. Unlike the angel Icarus, who is revealed to have originally been human, Odisseu was born in the celestial world, making him a true angel by nature. His name is deliberately drawn from Greek mythology, evoking the legendary king of Ithaca and hero of Homer's Odyssey, and the parallel is fitting: like his mythological counterpart, he is as much a strategist as a fighter.
As a person, Odisseu is defined above all by absolute loyalty to the Olympian gods and an unquestioning devotion to their mission. He supports the idea that the gods should rule over mortals and regards the rebellion of Athena's Saints as an offense that must be corrected. This certainty makes him a formidable opponent, though also a predictable one, since his determination never wavers and he shows no interest in understanding the human side of the conflict.
In the story, Odisseu and his fellow angels are dispatched to carry out the gods' judgment against Seiya of Pegasus, who was left gravely wounded after the war against Hades. During the assault on the Sanctuary, he confronts Hyoga of Cygnus and Shiryu of Dragon, and at a critical moment Seiya also joins the fight to support them. Odisseu proves powerful enough to put even several Bronze Saints at a disadvantage, but when Hyoga and Shiryu insist that Seiya continue on his way to reach Athena, the two remaining Saints combine their strength and ultimately defeat him, and he perishes in an explosion.
His key relationships are defined by his role in the divine hierarchy. He answers to the goddess Artemis, who commands the operation against the Saints, and he fights in solidarity with the angels Theseus and Icarus as agents of the same celestial order. Against the Bronze Saints, especially Hyoga, Shiryu and Seiya, he holds no personal grudge; he sees them only as mortals who have overstepped their place by challenging the gods.
Odisseu receives little individual development over the course of the film. Unlike Icarus, whose hidden human past and eventual change of heart are explored, Odisseu remains a devoted servant of the gods until his end. His defeat carries a thematic function, illustrating that human will, sacrifice and love can prevail even against beings of divine origin.
In terms of abilities, Odisseu possesses a divine cosmos noticeably superior to that of a human Gold Saint. His armor, forged in the celestial workshops of Olympus, amplifies his power and protects him from ordinary earthly attacks. His most distinctive combat skill is the ability to reflect the attacks of his adversaries back against themselves, forcing his opponents to face the force of their own techniques. That combination of superior divine energy, protective celestial armor and reflective fighting style makes him a dangerous threat even when confronted by several Bronze Saints at once.