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Odysseus identifies himself by saying his name and mentioning details about his past experiences or lineage to prove his identity. For example, he might mention that he is the son of Laertes and the king of Ithaca.

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Literature book, The Odyssey, part 3, page 905, at the bottom, in the italic words.

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Q: What does Odysseus say when he is asked to identify himself?
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