(), of Ithaca, father of Antinoüs. Once when
he had attacked the Thesprotians, the allies of the Ithacans, Odysscus protected
him from the indignation of the people of Ithaca. When Odysseus after his long wanderings
returned home, Eupeithes wanted to avenge the death of his son Antinous, who had been one of
Penelope's suitors and was slain by Odysseus. He accordingly led a band of Ithacans against
Odysseus, but fell in the struggle. (Hom. Od. 16.436, 24.469, 523.)