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Although Eurycleia is considered Odysseus' mistress, she tells Penelope that her husband is home from Troy
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Who told Penelope that Odysseus had come back to claim his house and had slain all the wooers?
The news was delivered to Penelope by Eurycleia, the loyal nurse who recognized Odysseus by a scar on his leg while washing his feet. She confirmed his return and the defeat of the suitors.
What do Penelope and Eurycleia argue about at the beginning of book 23 in the odyssey?
In book 23 of the Odyssey, Penelope and Eurycleia argue over whether the influence of a dream should be taken seriously. Penelope has a dream that disturbs her, but Eurycleia dismisses it as meaningless. Penelope is upset that Eurycleia doesn't take her concerns seriously.
Why does Penelope tell eurycleia to move her bed out into the hallway?
Penelope tests Eurycleia by asking her to move her bed to the hallway to see her reaction. Penelope wants to gauge if Eurycleia will uphold her loyalty and not reveal her secret about the suitors. By asking her to move the bed, Penelope is also trying to confirm if Eurycleia can keep her plans confidential.
What two people have had a hand in Telemachus' upbringing?
His mother, Penelope and Odyssesus' maid, Eurycleia.
Does Odysseus threaten Eurycleia with death?
No, Odysseus does not threaten Eurycleia with death. In Homer's "Odyssey," he trusts her with his plans and reveals his identity to her after keeping it a secret for many years. Eurycleia is a loyal and trustworthy servant in Odysseus's household.
What is the name of Odysseus' loyal servant?
He had several: Philoetius the cowherd; Eumaeus the swineherd; or Eurycleia the nurse.
What were some of Penelope's cunning plans in the odyssey?
1. (XXI.85-) When Penelope sets out the axes and challenges the suitors to archery, knowing only Odysseus will be able to shoot it. 2. (XXIII.197-202) Penelope commands Eurycleia to move the unmovable bed (that Odysseus himself built) so that Odysseus (before Penelope believes it to be him) will have sleeping accomodations. Odysseus then opposes that idea, claiming that the bed cannot be moved, convincing Penelope that it truly is Odysseus. Only Odysseus, Penelope, and Eurycleia know about the bed being unmovable.
How is Penelope convinced that Odysseus is actually Odysseus?
Penelope tells Eurycleia to move the bed, Odysseus responds by saying that is impossible because he has made the bed around the Olive tree.
Who are Penelope's friends in The Odyssey?
Penelope is not known to have any friends specifically. Some of her servants including the old maid Anticlea could be considered her friend, and her son Telemachus could be considered a friend as well. The suitors could be considered 'friends' although they are not true ones, and are feasting on the estate in pretense of honouring Penelope and giving gifts to her.
What are the characteristics of Penelope?
she is sly/artful, loyal, shrewed
Who was loyal to Odysseus while he was gone?
The wife of Odysseus - Penelope .
Who is eurycleia?
Eurycleia is Odysseus and Telemachus's nurse and maid
