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What happened to Odysseus' dog Argus?
Odysseus' dog Argus was neglected, and left to it's own devices. Argus was sleeping in a dung heap when he recognized his old master twenty years later. Argus then has a heart attack and dies.
Did Odysseus have a dog and what kind was it?
Odysseus did have a dog named Argus. Odysseus did not take Argus to Troy, the dog stayed in Ithaca, where he was badly neglected. When Odysseus returned to Ithaca Argus was still alive and was the only one to recognize the returning king. Argus wagged his tail and immediately died--he was only waiting for his master to return home. Ancient breeds of dogs were not comparable to modern ones, so Argus would not be the same breed as any modern breed. However, he would almost certainly have been some kind of large hunting hound. I imagine him as looking much like a modern wolfhound, but of course there's no telling what he actually looked like. When I say "actually," of course, I'm using the word very loosely. There were certainly kings in ancient times, although not much like the kings we think of in the medieval and modern world. Hunting has been a popular sport for royalty and aristocracy down through many centuries. There is no real proof that Odysseus, Argus, Ajax, Hector, or any of them were real. The Iliad and Odyssey may well be based on actual events and people, however, and if Odysseus was ever real, he would have had hunting hounds. Big ones, since the best animals to hunt were boars, stags, wolves, lions, (yes, in Greece, that long ago--meaning 1150-1250 BC) etc. Retrievers hadn't been "invented" yet. Archaeology books or books on the history of domestication of dogs can show you pictures of hunting dogs from ancient times.
How does Argos recognize Odysseus?
Odysseus had bred and trained Argos himself, so Argos knew his master really well.
What was a mythical creature with 100 eyes?
Argus Hermes recalls his slaying of the hundred eyed giant Argus, who was watching over the heifer-nymph Io in the sanctuary of Queen Hera herself in Argos. Putting Argus to sleep, Hermes used a spell to close all of Argus' eyes and then slew the giant. Argus' eyes were then put into the tail of the peacock, symbol of the goddess Hera.
What was Odysseus' dog's name?
Odysseus' dog was named Argos or Argus.Argos recognized his master by smell, twenty years after Odysseus had left for the Trojan war.
When did argus die?
He died after seeing Odysseus return to his homeland of Ithica.
What argus was to Odysseus?
argus to odysseus?
What is Argus' relationship to Odysseus?
Argus was Odysseus' faithful dog. The Greek name is actually Argos.
What happened to Odysseus' dog Argus?
Odysseus' dog Argus was neglected, and left to it's own devices. Argus was sleeping in a dung heap when he recognized his old master twenty years later. Argus then has a heart attack and dies.
What does Argus do when he hears Odysseus?
he wages his tail.
What condition is argus in when Odysseus returns?
Argus is neglected, and lying in piles of manure, covered in flies.
Who is the only person to recognize Odysseus?
Argus the dog
Is it a coincidence that Argus dies right after Odysseus returns home?
No, that was meant to symbolize Argus' devotion to Odysseus-the dog refused to die until he had seen his master at least once
How does argus react when he hears Odysseus voice?
Argus, Odysseus' faithful dog, wags his tail and shows signs of recognition upon hearing Odysseus' voice after many years apart. Despite being old and neglected, Argus still remembers and acknowledges his beloved master before passing away.
Who is Argus from The Odyssey?
Argus was Odysseus' prized hunting dog that was young and in its prime when Odysseus had to leave for the Trojan war. Argus was supposed to be looked after by the servants, but was eventually tossed out on the streets to die. He lived a long time - about 20 years. His last moments were when he saw his master, Odysseus, disguised as the beggar, and knowing that he had been with his master, he took his terminal breath and died a happy death. Argus also is a symbol of how after Odysseus left, his kingdom and dog, degraded.
Who is argus and why can he never be suprised?
Argus Panoptes is a character from Greekmythology, and his second name (Panoptes) means 'all-seeing'.
Who is argus and why is he nevered suprised?
Argus Panoptes is a character from Greekmythology, and his second name (Panoptes) means 'all-seeing'.
