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Why did Odysseus reveal himself to swineherd and the cowherd?
He reveals himself so that they may help him slaughter the suitors.
Who was Odysseus' swineherd?
Eumaeus
What did the swineherd think had happened to Odysseus?
He thought Odysseus was dead.
What threatened Odysseus as he approached the swineherd's hut?
As Odysseus approached the swineherd's hut, the dogs almost attacked him.
When Telemachus returns to Ithaca who does he visit first?
eumaeus the swineherd
What did occupation did eumaeus have?
Eumaeus was Odysseus's swineherd.
Who are the two people that Odysseus reveal himself to?
Odysseus reveals himself to his son Telemachus and his faithful swineherd Eumaeus in Homer's epic, the Odyssey.
Why did Odysseus reveal himself to swineherd and the cowherd?
He reveals himself so that they may help him slaughter the suitors.
Who proves himself to be a good servant from the odyssey?
Socrates helps Odysseus out a lot
Who was Odysseus' swineherd?
Eumaeus
What did Odysseus do to convince the swineherd that he was being truthful concerning Odysseus' return?
Odysseus convinces the swineherd that he is being truthful by describing in detail items that only Odysseus would know, such as the fig tree he received as a child from Ithaca. He also mentions knowing the layout and details of Odysseus' palace, which further proves his identity.
What did Odysseus do to convince the swineherd that he was being truthful concerning Odysseus return?
Odysseus told the swineherd if his lord didn't return as Odysseus said he would, the swineherd should kill him so that other beggars wouldn't try to deceive him.
What did Odysseus to convince the swineherd that he was being truthful concerning Odysseus return?
Odysseus told the swineherd if his lord didn't return as Odysseus said he would, the swineherd should kill him so that other beggars wouldn't try to deceive him.
The swineherd in The Odyssey?
The swineherd in the Odyssey is named Eumaeus. He is a loyal and trustworthy servant in Odysseus's household, taking care of his pigs while Odysseus is away. Eumaeus plays a key role in helping Odysseus reclaim his kingdom upon his return.
What does Odysseus do to convince the swineherd that Odysseus is coming back?
Odysseus proves his identity to the swineherd by showing him a scar on his thigh that he received while hunting as a young man. This scar was known only to a few people, so its presence helps convince the swineherd that Odysseus is indeed who he claims to be.
What did the swineherd think had happened to Odysseus?
He thought Odysseus was dead.
What did swineherd do?
he told odysseus his background.
