because he has been gone for twenty years
No, Penelope does not recognize that the beggar is Odysseus.
Most people do not recognize Odysseus because Athena has disguised him as a beggar.
true she did recognize his uglyass
Athena disguised Odysseus so no one will recognize him.
True
Eurycleia recognizes Odysseus purely by his scar.Eumaeus and Philoetius recognize Odysseus by his scar after Odysseus reveals who he is. Laertes, Odysseus' father, also recognizes Odysseus by his scar after Odysseus reveals his identity.
Argos
Argus the dog
by the scar on his body.
Yes, In Book 16 Line 187.
The first in his house to recognize Odysseus is his loyal swineherd, Eumaeus. In Homer's "Odyssey," Eumaeus shows remarkable loyalty and hospitality to Odysseus, even before he reveals his identity. Eumaeus's recognition highlights the deep bond of loyalty and friendship that exists despite the long years of Odysseus's absence.
his nurse is the first one to recognize him because of a scar he has on his leg. his dog was actually the first one to recognize him though.