So he can make it home, safely.
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Odysseus returns to Ithaca in disguise as part of his own plan to test the loyalties of the men and women of Ithaca.
Odysseus dressed up as an old beggar when he returned to Ithica.
a beggar
Argos
Odysseus is greated by a shepherd, which turns out to be Athena in disguise.
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Odysseus returns to Ithaca in disguise as part of his own plan to test the loyalties of the men and women of Ithaca.
Odysseus dressed up as an old beggar when he returned to Ithica.
a beggar
Argos
she dresses him in rags. she disguises him as a beggar.
She disguised Odysseus as an old beggar, so he couldn't be recognized by anyone on Ithaca.
She disguises him as a begger, with rags and dirty clothing.
Besides the gods, only his son Telemachus is aware of Odysseus' disguise.
He was disguised as an old man, by her magic.
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.