In Homer's "The Odyssey," the swineherd Eumaeus is overjoyed and shows great hospitality when Telemachus, Odysseus's son, returns home. He welcomes Telemachus warmly and helps him in his journey to confront the suitors who have taken over his father's palace.
The swineherd, named Eumaeus, is loyal to Telemachus and serves as a trusted friend and ally. Eumaeus aids Telemachus in his journey to find his father, Odysseus, and provides support and counsel throughout the epic poem "The Odyssey." Their relationship is one of mutual respect and loyalty.
Odysseus questioned the swineherd about the current state of affairs in Ithaca, the loyalty of the citizens, and the treatment of his son, Telemachus.
Eumaeus welcomes Telemachus warmly and expresses joy at his return. He offers hospitality and assistance, recognizing him as the son of his master, Odysseus. Eumaeus is loyal and faithful to the family.
The suitors are planning to ambush and kill Telemachus upon his return in order to secure their chances with Penelope and claim Odysseus's estate for themselves. They see Telemachus as a threat to their plans and want to eliminate him.
Odysseus promises his swineherd, Eumaeus, and Philoetius the cowman each a wife, a grant, and a new house built next to Odysseus' palace. He also says that he will consider both Telemachus's friends and brothers.
Eumaios the swineherd
eumaeus the swineherd
Telemachus is the son of Odysseus, and Eumaeus is the swineherd of Odysseus.
in a swineherd's hut
He at first does not believe it is actually his father.....then his father explains that Athena disguised him and then Telemachus is overjoyed of course!
The suitors are planning to ambush and kill Telemachus upon his return in order to secure their chances with Penelope and claim Odysseus's estate for themselves. They see Telemachus as a threat to their plans and want to eliminate him.
They harrsed
They harrsed
As far as the reunion of father and son is concerned, we see a key moments in this event in Odyssey 13 and 15. In Odyssey 13, when Odysseus returns to Ithaca, he encountered Athena, who disguises him as a beggar and tells him to go first to the hut of the swineherd Eumaeus.Similarly, in Odyssey 15, Athena visits Telemachus, who has been out searching for his father. The goddess meets him in Lacedaemon (Sparta) and tells him it is time to return home to Ithaca. When Telemachus arrives in Ithaca, she also tells him to go to the hut of the swineherd Eumaeaus.
the swineherds name is Eumaios
Odysseus reveals himself to his son Telemachus and his faithful swineherd Eumaeus in Homer's epic, the Odyssey.
the nurse Eurycleia