The story of Obysseus centers on the legendary title character, famed king of Ithaca, who returns to his island after 20 years of fighting the Trojan Wars, only to find his kingdom under the brutal occupation of an invading force. Odysseus single-handedly defeats every last man and takes back his wife, his son and his kingdom. Odysseus plays a key role in Homer's "Iliad" and Homer's "Odyssey" marking the end of Odysseus' voyage home and his vengeance on his wife Penelope's suitors, who have devoured his property in his absence.