Odysseus
odyessus
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preparing the mealpreparing the meal
The relationship between them is similar to father and son.
eumaeus the swineherd
odyessus
Telemachus is the son of Odysseus, and Eumaeus is the swineherd of Odysseus.
he showed them the scar
Eumaeus is using a metaphor to emphasize how important Telemachus is to him by comparing him to the light that brightens his days. This phrase highlights the positive impact that Telemachus has on Eumaeus' life and how much he values their relationship.
They came fawning around Telemachus
Eumaeus is excited to see Telemachus because he has not seen him in a long time, and Telemachus is like a son to him. Telemachus' return also signifies a change in the household and brings hope for the future of Odysseus' house.
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Eumaeus
. . . a metaphor .
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preparing the mealpreparing the meal
Telemachus takes care of Athena when she is disguised, and also the suitors before he takes them to assembly. Eumaeus defends disguised Odysseus from the dogs and takes him into his small hut and offers him welcome.