Antinous was a prominent nobleman in Greek mythology, most notably remembered as one of the leading suitors of Penelope during Odysseus's prolonged absence. Hailing from a wealthy family in Ithaca or its surrounding regions, Antinous was ambitious and sought to seize the throne by marrying Penelope, Odysseus's wife. Among the many suitors who overran Odysseus’s palace, Antinous quickly emerged as their de facto leader, known for his arrogance, impatience, and lack of respect for Ithacan customs. His boldness and entitlement made him a central figure of antagonism in Homer’s Odyssey and numerous modern retellings.

In The Wisdom Saga, Antinous displays his brashness by publicly mocking Telemachus, Odysseus's son, accusing Penelope of dishonor for taking years to choose a new husband. He goes so far as to call her a tramp, which provokes Telemachus into challenging him to a fistfight. Although Antinous wins the fight, this moment underscores his cruelty and lack of moral integrity, especially in contrast to the younger and more noble Telemachus. Antinous's actions in this version reflect his classic traits: disdain for others, a hunger for power, and no hesitation to humiliate those who stand in his way.

In The Ithaca Saga, Antinous’s villainy escalates when he discovers that Penelope’s weaving challenge—a ruse to delay her remarriage—is a trick. Enraged, he conspires with the other suitors to murder Telemachus and violate Penelope, demonstrating his utter disregard for decency and justice. However, fate does not favor him. Upon Odysseus's return in disguise, he learns of the suitors' vile plot. With divine justice and personal vengeance, Odysseus ensures that Antinous is the first to die, struck down with an arrow to the throat while drinking wine. This moment serves as a fitting end for the most brazen of Penelope’s suitors and highlights the restoration of moral order to Ithaca.