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he was the prince of sparta who thought that the suitors were handsome and wanted to have love with them.

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Q: Who was Eumaeus and what did he think of the suitors?
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How has eumaeus proven his faithfulness?

by keeping up with the suitors.


What distraction enables Eumaeus to get the bow to Odysseus?

Telemachus threatens to throws stones at Eumaeus and chase him out into the country if he does not comply. He also laments that he could not evict some of the other suitors who mean mischief. The laughter from the suitors gives Eumaeus enough time to get the bow to Odysseus.


Who is Philoetius?

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.


What reason does Eumaeus give when he tells Odysseus that the suitors would not think that odysseys was a servant?

Because he is too old. The servants are boys with fresh cloaks.


Whom does Odysseus trust to help him defeat the suitors?

Odysseus trusted his son, Telemachus to help him defeat the suitors. He also trusted his two faithful servants, Eumaeus and Philoeteus.


Who does Odysseus reveal himself to?

telemaus then eumaeus then the nurse/maid living in the house. He then reveals himself to the suitors ... hope that helps.


Why does Odysseus hide his identity from Eumaeus in the odysseys?

He wants to plan an attack on the suitors. He didn't know who was on his side.


How do you know that Telemachus and Eumaeus are hospitable?

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.


Who fights on Odysseus's side during the battle with the suitors?

His son, Telemachus, his faithful servant Eumaeus, and the cowherd fight along Odysseus' side.


How does Athena help telemachus about eumaeus?

he helps by keeping his father a secret, then helping bring spears and arrows into the room in which all the suitors were killed by him and odysseus.


How has Eumaeus proven his faithfulness to Odysseus in this and previous book?

Eumaeus has proven his faithfulness to Odysseus by taking care of his household and showing loyalty to his master. In previous books, he has remained true to Odysseus despite the suitors' presence. Eumaeus has also helped Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, by offering him food and shelter without knowing his true identity.


How does the swineherd Eumaeus help Odysseus?

Eumaeus acts as a father figure to Telemachus during Odysseus' absence. He stays loyal to Odysseus, and when he meets Odysseus as a beggar, allows him to stay at his house. Further he tells Odysseus about what has been going on since Odysseus left, including the suitors and his dog Argus. He helps Odysseus enter the palace as a beggar. Later on, he brings Odysseus the bow so that he can string it. At Odysseus' command, he also tells Eurycleia to lock all the doors and warn the women not to come out. Finally during the fight, he helps Odysseus fight the suitors. He captures Melanthius the goatherd supplying arms to the suitors, and strings Melanthius up. During the part where the party throws their spears, he kills Elatus in the first volley, and Polybus in the second volley. All of Odysseus' party then finish off the suitors, and it is assumed Eumaeus kills several other men who are not named. More minor acts: Later he helps kill Melanthius. Eumaeus also temporarily takes Odysseus armor before Odysseus goes to visit his father Laertes. Eumaeus also helps prepare dinner that night, before the fight with the suitor's families.