Homer's epic poem the 'Odyssey' tells of a similar story; the poem mainly centers on the Greek hero Odysseus and his journey home after the fall of Troy. ... In his absence, it is assumed he has died, and his wife Penelope with son, Telemachus, must deal with a group of unruly suitors, the Mnesteresors, who are all competing for Penelope's hand in marriage. ... Three specific characters are shown as parallels from The Odyssey: The Lotus Eaters, Odysseus' men, and the Sirens. ... The particular character, Delmar, from "O Brother Where Art Thou" resembl...

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