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Telemachus was about a month old when Odysseus departed to Troy. He was gone for 20 years (10 at war and 10 at sea), so Telemachus was about 20 years old when he returned.

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Who did Telemachus think Odysseus was?

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.


How old was Odysseus' son when he met his father for the first time?

Telemachus was 0, or newly born when he met Odysseus for the first time. When Telemachus first met Odysseus after Odysseus' return from the war he was 20 years old.


Who is Telemachus?

-noun Classical Mythology.the son of Odysseus and Penelope who helped Odysseus to kill the suitors of Penelope.-noun Classical Mythology.The son of Odysseus and Penelope who helped Odysseus to kill the suitors of Penelope. in Greek mythology, son of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his wife, Penelope. The constant companion of his mother during the long years of Odysseus's wanderings after the fall of Troy, Telemachus watched with increasing unhappiness as the many ill-mannered suitors for the hand of his mother lived riotously on his father's estate. Unable to bear the taunts of these men any longer, the youth set out for Pylos to learn from the old king Nestor the fate of Odysseus. Although the old man could not help him, he sent Telemachus to Menelaus, king of Sparta, from whom the boy learned that his father had been held prisoner by the nymph Calypso. Still uncertain as to whether his father was alive or dead, Telemachus returned to Ithaca only to discover that during his absence Odysseus had returned home. The king had not revealed himself, however, having been disguised as a beggar. After a joyous reunion, Telemachus helped Odysseus kill the suitors and make himself known to Penelope. According to a later legend, Telemachus married the sorceress Circe or her daughter Cassiphone.the son of Odysseus (A+ answer).From Homer's epic poem, 'The Odyssey', Telemachus is the son of Odysseus and Penelope.


How old was Telemachus when Odysseus went to war with the Trojans?

he was a baby


How is Odysseus disguised when he meets his son Telemachus?

he is diguised as an old begger... (old man)

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How old was Telemakhos when Odysseus returned from Troy?

20. Telemakhos was about a month old when Odysseus departed. He was gone for 20 years (10 at war and 10 at sea), so when Odysseus returned he was about 20.


Who did Telemachus think Odysseus was?

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.


How old was Odysseus' son when he met his father for the first time?

Telemachus was 0, or newly born when he met Odysseus for the first time. When Telemachus first met Odysseus after Odysseus' return from the war he was 20 years old.


Who is Telemachus?

-noun Classical Mythology.the son of Odysseus and Penelope who helped Odysseus to kill the suitors of Penelope.-noun Classical Mythology.The son of Odysseus and Penelope who helped Odysseus to kill the suitors of Penelope. in Greek mythology, son of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his wife, Penelope. The constant companion of his mother during the long years of Odysseus's wanderings after the fall of Troy, Telemachus watched with increasing unhappiness as the many ill-mannered suitors for the hand of his mother lived riotously on his father's estate. Unable to bear the taunts of these men any longer, the youth set out for Pylos to learn from the old king Nestor the fate of Odysseus. Although the old man could not help him, he sent Telemachus to Menelaus, king of Sparta, from whom the boy learned that his father had been held prisoner by the nymph Calypso. Still uncertain as to whether his father was alive or dead, Telemachus returned to Ithaca only to discover that during his absence Odysseus had returned home. The king had not revealed himself, however, having been disguised as a beggar. After a joyous reunion, Telemachus helped Odysseus kill the suitors and make himself known to Penelope. According to a later legend, Telemachus married the sorceress Circe or her daughter Cassiphone.the son of Odysseus (A+ answer).From Homer's epic poem, 'The Odyssey', Telemachus is the son of Odysseus and Penelope.


How old was Telemachus when Odysseus went to war with the Trojans?

he was a baby


How is Odysseus disguised when he meets his son Telemachus?

he is diguised as an old begger... (old man)


Who does Telemachus think Oddysseus is when they first reunite?

Telemachus initially thinks Odysseus is a stranger when they first reunite, as Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, had not revealed his true identity to his son. Telemachus only discovers the true identity of the beggar later on.


The old hound Argos knows that Odysseus has returned because the dog?

The old hound had know that odysseus had returned becus the dog remembers his master smell.


What disguise does Odysseus assume?

Odysseus dressed up as an old beggar when he returned to Ithica.


How is the swineherd connected to Odysseus?

In Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey," the swineherd, Eumaeus, is loyal to Odysseus and helps him upon his return to Ithaca by providing him with shelter and information about the situation in the kingdom. Eumaeus becomes a trusted ally and aids Odysseus in his plan to reclaim his throne. Their connection highlights the importance of loyalty and friendship in the epic.


How old is Telemachus at the start of The Odyssey?

Telemachus was born just after Odysseus left for the Trojan war. The war lasted 10 years, and Odysseus journey takes a further 10 years. He is about 19 or 20 at the start of the Odyssey.


The old hound argos knows that Odysseus has returned because?

of his scent