👉 In the context of Greek mythology, "geophilus" is a character from the epic poem "The Iliad". The story begins when Odysseus sails to Troy and meets with his old friend and fellow warrior, Hector. However, while Odysseus is distracted by the dangers of the Trojan War, Hector is in danger himself. In the end, Hector is killed off in battle, but his spirit lives on, guiding Odysseus back home to his people.