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Euryclea recognizes Odysseus when she is washing his feet. The nurse recognizes Odysseus by a unique old hunting scar that he got from a boar hunt when he was a child.
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How was the old nurse able to recognize Odysseus?
by the scar on his body.
Who recognized Odysseus despite his rags when he returns to his kingdom?
When Odysseus first returned home to Ithaca, the only person who recognized him was his old nurse, Eurycleia. She was able to recognize Odysseus by a scar he had received as a child from a boar's tusk. She saw the scar when she was washing Odysseus's feet and nearly told Penelope that Odysseus was there, but he stopped her. In addition, his dog also recognized his master Odysseus and then died.
Who recognizes Odysseus despite his rags when he returns to his kingdom?
When Odysseus first returned home to Ithaca, the only person who recognized him was his old nurse, Eurycleia. She was able to recognize Odysseus by a scar he had received as a child from a boar's tusk. She saw the scar when she was washing Odysseus's feet and nearly told Penelope that Odysseus was there, but he stopped her. In addition, his dog also recognized his master Odysseus and then died.
What powers does Teiresias have in The Odyssey?
Teiresias is a blind prophet who is able to recognize Odysseus even before drinking of the sheep's blood. He has the power of prophecy, even while dead.
What is the reasoning for Odysseus' offering in the underworld?
In the underworld, Odysseus offers a libation of milk, honey, wine, and water to attract the souls of the dead so he can communicate with the prophet Tiresias. This offering is a way to show respect and gain the attention of the spirits in the realm of the dead.
Was Naruto able to recognize his parents?
i guess he was able to recognize his parents.well..........im not sure but i guess he did recognize them on his own or someone told him
What is Odysseus able to do that the suitors cannot do?
Odysseus is able to string his bow, after all the suitors have tried and failed. Odysseus is also able to win Penelope's heart, kill all the suitors, and have the love and respect of the gods, in particular Athena.
What does Odysseus eventually do to be able to return home?
Odysseus defeats the sea monster guy
Which suitor was able to complete the challenge?
Odysseus
How is Odysseus able to enter into his palace unnoticed by the suitors?
Odysseus is disguised as a beggar, and thus no one recognizes him.
Can you have an mesmendor on your record and be an nurse and be a nurse?
It depends on the misdemeanor and on the state to which you are applying. It does help if a nurse is able to spell...
What task were none of the wooers able to preform?
The suitors were challenged to string Odysseus' bow and then shoot an arrow through 12 axes. None of the suitors are able to accomplish this; the bow of Odysseus had never been strung by anyone besides him. An old man was able to accomplish it; however it was later revealed that the old man was Odysseus in disguise.
