Penelope is a character from Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. She is the wife of Odysseus, the hero who fought in the Trojan War and faced many challenges on his journey home. While Odysseus is away for twenty years, Penelope remains loyal and clever, fending off numerous suitors who want to marry her, believing Odysseus to be dead. To delay her suitors, Penelope devises a clever trick: she promises to choose a husband once she finishes weaving a tapestry. Each night, she secretly unravels her work, buying time until Odysseus returns. Her intelligence and fidelity make her a symbol of patience and loyalty.