Eurycleia is Odysseus and Telemachus's nurse and maid
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Laertes did not pay for Eurycleia; she was actually purchased by his father Odysseus. Eurycleia was a gift to Laertes from his father.
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Although Eurycleia is considered Odysseus' mistress, she tells Penelope that her husband is home from Troy
No, Odysseus does not threaten Eurycleia with death. In Homer's "Odyssey," he trusts her with his plans and reveals his identity to her after keeping it a secret for many years. Eurycleia is a loyal and trustworthy servant in Odysseus's household.
Eurycleia cares deeply for Telemachus as he is like her own son. She wants to protect him from the dangers that he might face while on his journey to find information about his father, Odysseus. Additionally, she has a strong emotional attachment to him, having raised him since he was a young child.
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Eurycleia recognizes the beggar-stranger as Odysseus and keeps his true identity a secret from others. She helps him by cleaning his feet, offering him food and wine, and providing him with shelter. Eurycleia also assists him in his plans to reclaim his kingdom from the suitors.
Eurycleia wants Telemachus to leave in order to protect him from potential harm while he searches for information about his father, Odysseus. She knows that there are people who may be plotting against him and believes that it is safer for him to travel discreetly.
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