The paper presents the protagonist of Homer’s Odyssey from a sociological perspective, specifically within the framework of the socalled “third sociology,” which views society as a realm of constant interaction among individuals. Its dynamic network of relationships places every acting individual in its nodes – social positions or roles. This process generates both group and individual social capital, which shapes each individual’s life course. In this perspective, Odysseus is an acting individual occupying a political position in ancient society. The interpretation of his behaviors, as described in various episodes of the Odyssey, reveals his personal attributes, modes, and methods of action; and their combination produces an archetypal image of the role of a politician, later echoed by Max Weber.

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