He reveals himself so that they may help him slaughter the suitors.
To see if he is faithful toward him.
Hornet
He reveals himself to his son Telemachus first.
telemaus then eumaeus then the nurse/maid living in the house. He then reveals himself to the suitors ... hope that helps.
Odysseus revealed himself as being nobody. Therefore, the Cyclops said things like 'Nobody was here" when asked.
Odysseus reveals himself to his son Telemachus and his faithful swineherd Eumaeus in Homer's epic, the Odyssey.
To see if he is faithful toward him.
Hornet
The first person he reveals himself to is his Son.
He reveals himself to his son Telemachus first.
they would kill him!
The wooers were shocked and dismayed when the swineherd carried the bow to the beggar because they did not expect someone of lower status to handle the prized weapon. They did not realize that the beggar was actually Odysseus in disguise, and this event marked a turning point in the story where Odysseus would reveal his true identity and take his revenge.
Odysseus follows Eumaeus and Philoetius outside. He assures himself of their loyalty and then reveals his identity to them by means of the scar on his foot
telemaus then eumaeus then the nurse/maid living in the house. He then reveals himself to the suitors ... hope that helps.
Odysseus revealed himself as being nobody. Therefore, the Cyclops said things like 'Nobody was here" when asked.
Odysseus waits to reveal himself to Penelope because he wants to test her loyalty and see if she has remained faithful during his absence. He also wants to ensure that it is safe to reveal his true identity, given the suitors' presence in his home. Additionally, revealing himself at the right moment allows for a more dramatic and emotionally impactful reunion.
disguised himself as a beggar, then shot an arrow through ax holes into the target