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How does Argus react to Odysseus return is it a coincidence that Argus dies just when Odysseus returns?
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Is it a coincidence that Argus dies right after Odysseus returns home?
No, that was meant to symbolize Argus' devotion to Odysseus-the dog refused to die until he had seen his master at least once
What argus was to Odysseus?
argus to odysseus?
When did argus die?
He died after seeing Odysseus return to his homeland of Ithica.
What is Argus' relationship to Odysseus?
Argus was Odysseus' faithful dog. The Greek name is actually Argos.
What does Argus do when he hears Odysseus?
he wages his tail.
Is it a coincidence that Argus dies right after Odysseus returns home?
No, that was meant to symbolize Argus' devotion to Odysseus-the dog refused to die until he had seen his master at least once
What condition is argus in when Odysseus returns?
Argus is neglected, and lying in piles of manure, covered in flies.
What argus was to Odysseus?
argus to odysseus?
When did argus die?
He died after seeing Odysseus return to his homeland of Ithica.
What is Argus' relationship to Odysseus?
Argus was Odysseus' faithful dog. The Greek name is actually Argos.
What is Odysseus reaction to seeing Argus?
Odysseus feels really sad and then Argus dies because he is 20+ years old. Argus was just a puppy when Odysseus first left on his voyage.
What happened to Odysseus' dog Argus?
Odysseus' dog Argus was neglected, and left to it's own devices. Argus was sleeping in a dung heap when he recognized his old master twenty years later. Argus then has a heart attack and dies.
What does Argus do when he hears Odysseus?
he wages his tail.
How does argus react to Odysseus return?
he weakly wags his tail but does not get up to greet him because he is too old and weak and then after they pass by he sileintly dies
Who is the only person to recognize Odysseus?
Argus the dog
How does argus react when he hears Odysseus voice?
Argus, Odysseus' faithful dog, wags his tail and shows signs of recognition upon hearing Odysseus' voice after many years apart. Despite being old and neglected, Argus still remembers and acknowledges his beloved master before passing away.
Who is Argus from The Odyssey?
Argus was Odysseus' prized hunting dog that was young and in its prime when Odysseus had to leave for the Trojan war. Argus was supposed to be looked after by the servants, but was eventually tossed out on the streets to die. He lived a long time - about 20 years. His last moments were when he saw his master, Odysseus, disguised as the beggar, and knowing that he had been with his master, he took his terminal breath and died a happy death. Argus also is a symbol of how after Odysseus left, his kingdom and dog, degraded.
