He thought Odysseus was dead.
Eumaeus
As Odysseus approached the swineherd's hut, the dogs almost attacked him.
eumaeus the swineherd
in a swineherd's hut
Eumaios.
Eumaeus was Odysseus's swineherd.
Eumaeus
Odysseus told the swineherd if his lord didn't return as Odysseus said he would, the swineherd should kill him so that other beggars wouldn't try to deceive him.
Odysseus told the swineherd if his lord didn't return as Odysseus said he would, the swineherd should kill him so that other beggars wouldn't try to deceive him.
Odysseus convinces the swineherd that he is being truthful by describing in detail items that only Odysseus would know, such as the fig tree he received as a child from Ithaca. He also mentions knowing the layout and details of Odysseus' palace, which further proves his identity.
The swineherd in the Odyssey is named Eumaeus. He is a loyal and trustworthy servant in Odysseus's household, taking care of his pigs while Odysseus is away. Eumaeus plays a key role in helping Odysseus reclaim his kingdom upon his return.
Odysseus proves his identity to the swineherd by showing him a scar on his thigh that he received while hunting as a young man. This scar was known only to a few people, so its presence helps convince the swineherd that Odysseus is indeed who he claims to be.
he told odysseus his background.
Eumaeus was Odysseus's swineherd.
As Odysseus approached the swineherd's hut, the dogs almost attacked him.
eumaeus the swineherd
in a swineherd's hut