Son of Phronius, Ithacan noble who lends his ship to Telemachus. He later inquires about Telemachus’ return, inadvertently revealing the journey to the suitors, who then plot the ambush.
information: That Telemachus has sailed to Pylos with a crew of the best young men from Ithaca, and that Mentor (or a god in his likeness) accompanied him as captain.