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They were father and son.
Telemachus is Odysseus's son.
Odysseus and Telemachus are alike in their cunning and resourcefulness. Both exhibit bravery and intelligence in facing challenges and adversaries. They also share a strong sense of loyalty and determination in achieving their goals, as shown in their respective journeys in the epic poem "The Odyssey."
Telemachus first thinks that Odysseus is a beggar, thanks to Athena's disguise of him. After Odysseus' transformation, Telemachus believes him to be a god, until Odysseus tells Telemachus of his identity.
Telemachus is the son of Odysseus, and Eumaeus is the swineherd of Odysseus.
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Odysseus and Telemachus are alike because they both exhibit strong determination and resilience in the face of adversity. Each embarks on a personal journey: Odysseus seeks to return home after the Trojan War, while Telemachus goes in search of his father. Their quests reflect a deep sense of loyalty to family and a desire to reclaim their rightful places in their lives. Additionally, both characters grow significantly throughout their journeys, gaining wisdom and maturity.
Telemachus was the son of Odysseus, I don't believe he put him to work.
Telemachus is the son of Odysseus
Odysseus implicitly tells Telemachus not to string his bow, even though he can. Odysseus later signals Telemachus to prepare for battle after Odysseus has performed the feat of strength and skill.
At first Telemachus thought Odysseus was an old beggar, but when Athena made Odysseus appear majestic, and instantly changed his clothing, Telemachus thought he was talking to a god.
Athena transforms Odysseus and makes him appear majestic so much so that Telemachus mistakes Odysseus for a god. Odysseus tells Telemachus that he is indeed his father, and it takes a little time for him to convince him of this.