"Odyssey" figure with many suitors

PENELOPE

Wife of Odysseus who wove and unraved a burial shroud to delay choosing among her persistent admirers during his long absence.

This clue refers to Penelope, the faithful wife of Odysseus in Homer’s Odyssey. While Odysseus was away for twenty years, she was pursued by many suitors who wanted to marry her and claim his throne. The phrase "many suitors" directly hints at her situation, making "Penelope" the clear answer. It’s a straightforward reference to a well-known mythological figure.