Odysseus shows Laertes his boar scar. He further names all of the trees and crops planted in the garden which were given to him.
first of all, his NAME was odysseus. and he shot an arrow through a whole bunch of ax handles then he massacred the jerks that tried to steal his wife.
Odysseus strings the bow for several reasons:To win the contest.To prove himself still worthy of Penelope.To prove himself superior to Penelope's suitors, and possibly help intimidate them.To provide himself with a weapon with which to kill the suitors.
Odysseus had shown his scar to his faithful servants in order to prove that he (still disguised as the beggar) was truly Odysseus--King of Ithaca. He had to convince the swineherd and cowherd that he was Odysseus to get their aid on the plot against the suitors or in this case a slaughter in the halls. - Book 21 of The Odyssey
it shows that he is worthy of welding the big purple dildo. if i remember correctly.
how did odysseus prove who he was
he showed them the scar
Because, he has to prove to her that he is indeed Odysseus.
To prove to then that he is in fact Odysseus and not an impostor.
Odysseus implies that he doesn't need the gods. Poseidon wants to prove to him that he does.
Odysseus proves his identity to the cowherd and the swineherd by revealing a scar on his thigh, which was inflicted by a boar when he was young. This scar is a unique and personal detail that only Odysseus would know about, confirming his true identity to the cowherd and the swineherd.
In "The Odyssey," Odysseus proves he is sane by demonstrating his intelligence, cunning, and strategic thinking in various challenges and situations. He also shows emotional depth and connection to his family, further solidifying his mental stability. Additionally, his actions and decisions align with his goals of returning home and reuniting with his wife and son, showcasing a coherent and rational mindset.
Odysseus shows Laertes his boar scar. He further names all of the trees and crops planted in the garden which were given to him.
Odysseus uses a scar on his leg as proof of his identity when he reveals himself to Penelope.
Yes, he killed and ate two of Odysseus' men.
first of all, his NAME was odysseus. and he shot an arrow through a whole bunch of ax handles then he massacred the jerks that tried to steal his wife.
Eurylochus proves to be a more persuasive leader than Odysseus in this episode because he uses fear and manipulation to sway the men, tapping into their doubts and insecurities. He offers them a seemingly easier alternative to Odysseus' plan, which plays on their desire for immediate gratification and safety. Eurylochus' tactics exploit the men's vulnerabilities and provide a quick solution, making his approach more appealing in the moment.