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He would have been exposed before he could take his revenge.

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Q: Why didn't Odysseus show any affection towards Argos when he returned home?
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How does argos knows that Odysseus returned home?

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How does argos knows that his master Odysseus has returned?

How does Argos knows that his master Odysseus has returned? He recognizes Odysseus's face. He recognizes Odysseus's voice. He picks up the scent of his master. He doesn't; he dies just as Odysseus appears.


Who is Argos and why is he significant in the Oddesey?

Argos is Odysseus' dog. He was a puppy when Odysseus left to fight and Troy. When Odysseus returned to his kingdom disguised as a beggar, he found that his dog was old and really dirty. Odysseus could not show affection to Argos or he would give his disguise away. But once Argos saw Odysseus, he thumped his tail and could barley lift his head because he was so old. He caught sight of Odysseus and painlessly died, for he was finally at peace because he saw his master again. It is a beautiful moment in the epic poem.


The old hound argos knows that Odysseus has returned because?

of his scent


The old hound Argos knows that Odysseus has returned because the dog?

The old hound had know that odysseus had returned becus the dog remembers his master smell.


How did the old hound Argos knows that Odysseus has returned because the dog?

picks up the scent of his master


Who was argos?

Argos was a city in Ancient Greece with Hera as its patron. Argos was also Odysseus' faithful and loyal dog


How does Argos recognize Odysseus?

Odysseus had bred and trained Argos himself, so Argos knew his master really well.


What happens when Odysseus sees Argos?

Odysseus cries a tear, but wipes it from his eye. Argos perks up at the vistor and wags his tail. He asks the swineherd Eumaeus about the dog, who tells him about Argos. When Argos recognizes Odysseus, he dies.


Who is Odysseus old dog?

Argos


Who is odysseus's old dog?

Argos


Who killed Argos?

argos dies when his master Odysseus returns to him. no one kills him