What are the shades in the odyssey?

"The Odyssey" by Homer includes a varied cast of characters with different personalities, including gods, goddesses, monsters, and mortals. Some notable characters include Odysseus, Penelope, Telemachus, Athena, Poseidon, Circe, and the Cyclops Polyphemus. Each character contributes to the twists and turns of Odysseus' epic journey home from the Trojan War.