Telemachus is the prince of Ithaca and the only son of Odysseus and Penelope. In Epic the Musical, he serves as the thoughtful and emotionally driven protagonist of The Wisdom Saga, stepping into the spotlight years after his father’s legendary journey. Raised without Odysseus and grappling with the expectations of being the heir to a myth, Telemachus embarks on a journey not of brute strength, but of wisdom, growth, and identity. Known as the “Warrior of the Mind,” Telemachus seeks answers rather than bloodshed, guided by Athena, who once mentored his father. With her wisdom, he begins to understand that his story does not have to mirror Odysseus’s, and that compassion can be a strength just as powerful as ruthlessness.

Throughout the saga, Telemachus wrestles with feelings of abandonment, the pressure of legacy, and the fear of not being enough. His loyalty to Penelope anchors him, but it is his evolving sense of self that truly defines his arc. He navigates Ithaca’s unraveling political climate and the emotional scars left by war, all while uncovering truths about his father and himself. Unlike Odysseus, who became a “monster” to survive, Telemachus chooses another path—marked by integrity, hope, and clarity of thought. By the end of his journey, he is no longer just a prince defined by lineage, but a hero in his own right—one led by vision, empathy, and choice.

Telemachus’s growth is also reflected through the music in Epic the Musical. His signature instrument is the indie piano, representing his introspective and emotional nature. However, echoes of his lineage are woven into his musical identity—an acoustic guitar reminiscent of Odysseus and a string ensemble nodding to Penelope, symbolizing how both his parents live on through him. His nickname “Little Wolf” draws a direct connection to Odysseus, who was called a wolf by Poseidon in “Ruthlessness,” but where his father embraced the wildness of that title, Telemachus redefines it with quiet strength and clarity. Guided by wisdom rather than vengeance, his journey reclaims the legacy of Ithaca with heart, intellect, and a future worth fighting for.