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Q: Why doesn't Telemachus recognize Odysseus when they first meet?
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Who does Telemachus thinks that Odysseus is when they First meet?

When Telemachus first meets Odysseus (disguised as a beggar), Telemachus does not recognize him and instead thinks he is just a poor traveler. Odysseus reveals his true identity later in the story.


When Telemachus first encounter Odysseus disguised as a beggar does he immediately recognize his father?

No, he does not. In fact, Telemachus doesn't even know what his father, Odysseus looks like, because they had only met when Telemachus was a baby.


Who does Telemachus think Odysseus is when they reunite?

Telemachus initially thinks Odysseus is a stranger when they reunite, as Athena has disguised Odysseus to test his son's loyalty and bravery. Telemachus only realizes the truth after Odysseus reveals their shared knowledge of a secret about their household.


Who did Telemachus think Odysseus was?

At first Telemachus thought Odysseus was an old beggar, but when Athena made Odysseus appear majestic, and instantly changed his clothing, Telemachus thought he was talking to a god.


How old was Odysseus' son when he met his father for the first time?

Telemachus was 0, or newly born when he met Odysseus for the first time. When Telemachus first met Odysseus after Odysseus' return from the war he was 20 years old.


Who did Telemachus first believe Odysseus to be?

A God


Who does Telemachus think Oddysseus is when they first reunite?

Telemachus initially thinks Odysseus is a stranger when they first reunite, as Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, had not revealed his true identity to his son. Telemachus only discovers the true identity of the beggar later on.


Who does Telemachus think Odysseus is when they first reunite?

Telemachus thinks Odysseus is a stranger when they first reunite. Athena disguises Odysseus as a beggar to test the loyalty of his household and to prepare for his revenge against the suitors.


Who is the first one to recognize Telemachus in Sparta?

Helen


Who did Odysseus reveal himself to first?

He reveals himself to his son Telemachus first.


In The Odyssey by Homer how are the human characters of Odysseus and Telemachus related?

Telemachus is the son of Odysseus. The first four books of the Odyssey describe Telemachus' travels in search of news of his missing father; they are sometimes called the Telemachy.


Who is the first person Odysseus run into when he return to Ithaca?

His son , Telemachus.