Penelope is the wife of Odysseus in the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer. She is known for her loyalty and cleverness as she waits for her husband's return from the Trojan War for over 20 years. Penelope is constantly besieged by suitors who want to marry her in Odysseus' absence, but she cleverly delays their advances by weaving and unraveling a burial shroud for Odysseus's father Laertes. Despite facing numerous challenges and threats, Penelope remains faithful to her husband and ultimately proves her love and loyalty to him when Odysseus finally returns home.
