Telemachus
in mythology, the son of Ulysses and Penelope; was an infant when his father left home to join in the war against Troy; but during his 20 years' absence grew into manhood.
Under the guidance of Athene, who had assumed the appearance of Mentor, Tele- TELEPATHY machus set out in search of his long-lost sire, after having vainly endeavored to eject his mother's troublesome suitors from the house. Having visited Pylos and Sparta, Telemachus returned home to Ithaca, where he found his father in the guise of a beggar, and with him proceeded to slay the suitors. In modern times Telemachus is known chiefly as the hero of Fénelon's romance, which was once very popular as a school book.