Philoetius is Odysseus's master cowherd in the Odyssey. Philoetius, Eumaeus, and Telemachus help Odysseus kill the suitors. Philoetius is Odysseus's master cowherd in the Odyssey. Philoetius, Eumaeus, and Telemachus help Odysseus kill the suitors.
Odysseus proved his identity to the neatherd Philoetius by showing him a scar on his thigh that he obtained during a boar hunt as a young man. This scar was known only to Odysseus and a few others, which convinced Philoetius of Odysseus's true identity.
Eumaeus and Philoetius are two loyal servants of Odysseus in Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. Eumaeus is a swineherd who helps Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca, and Philoetius is a cowherd who also aids Odysseus in his quest to reclaim his kingdom from the suitors. Both characters symbolize loyalty and trust in the face of adversity.
Odysseus showed them his scar, which had been caused by a boar when he was a child. Only the real Odysseus would know about this scar, proving his identity to Philoetius and Eumaeus.
Odysseus promises Philoetius and Eumaeus that once his plan to defeat the suitors is successful, they will continue to serve him and receive his protection and friendship. He reassures them that they are valued members of his household and will be rewarded for their loyalty and bravery.
He promises them a house near his, cattle, marriage and they get to be the brothers-in-arms of Telemachus.
They are all herdsmen. philoetius - cow melanthius -goat eumaeus - swine
Philoetius
Odysseus proved his identity to the neatherd Philoetius by showing him a scar on his thigh that he obtained during a boar hunt as a young man. This scar was known only to Odysseus and a few others, which convinced Philoetius of Odysseus's true identity.
Two loyal swineherds, Eumaeus & Philoetius
Eumaeus and Philoetius are two loyal servants of Odysseus in Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. Eumaeus is a swineherd who helps Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca, and Philoetius is a cowherd who also aids Odysseus in his quest to reclaim his kingdom from the suitors. Both characters symbolize loyalty and trust in the face of adversity.
Odysseus showed them his scar, which had been caused by a boar when he was a child. Only the real Odysseus would know about this scar, proving his identity to Philoetius and Eumaeus.
he showed them the scar
Odysseus promises Philoetius and Eumaeus that once his plan to defeat the suitors is successful, they will continue to serve him and receive his protection and friendship. He reassures them that they are valued members of his household and will be rewarded for their loyalty and bravery.
He promises them a house near his, cattle, marriage and they get to be the brothers-in-arms of Telemachus.
He had several: Philoetius the cowherd; Eumaeus the swineherd; or Eurycleia the nurse.
Odysseus proved his identity to Philoetius and Eumaeus by revealing a scar on his thigh that was left from a hunting accident many years ago. This scar was known only to them and Odysseus, thus confirming his true identity.
Odysseus proved his identity to Philoetius and Eumaeus by revealing a secret about the construction of the bed he had made with his own hands, which was rooted in an olive tree trunk and the room was built around it. This secret detail was known only to them, thus confirming to them that he was indeed Odysseus.