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Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, tells the swineherd Eumaeus that he is a man from Crete who has experienced many hardships and adventures. He fabricates a story about having fought in the Trojan War and later encountering numerous troubles on his journey home. Through this tale, he aims to gain Eumaeus' sympathy and trust while concealing his true identity as Odysseus. Ultimately, his narrative emphasizes themes of loyalty and the struggles of returning home.
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Why did Odysseus reveal himself to swineherd and the cowherd?
He reveals himself so that they may help him slaughter the suitors.
Who was Odysseus' swineherd?
Eumaeus
What did the swineherd think had happened to Odysseus?
He thought Odysseus was dead.
What threatened Odysseus as he approached the swineherd's hut?
As Odysseus approached the swineherd's hut, the dogs almost attacked him.
When Telemachus returns to Ithaca who does he visit first?
eumaeus the swineherd
What did occupation did eumaeus have?
Eumaeus was Odysseus's swineherd.
Who are the two people that Odysseus reveal himself to?
Odysseus reveals himself to his son Telemachus and his faithful swineherd Eumaeus in Homer's epic, the Odyssey.
Why did Odysseus reveal himself to swineherd and the cowherd?
He reveals himself so that they may help him slaughter the suitors.
Who was Odysseus' swineherd?
Eumaeus
What did Odysseus to convince the swineherd that he was being truthful concerning Odysseus return?
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.
What did the swineherd think had happened to Odysseus?
He thought Odysseus was dead.
What occupation did?
Eumaeus was Odysseus's swineherd.
What did swineherd do?
he told odysseus his background.
What did Odysseus do to convince the swineherd that he was being truthful concerning Odysseus return?
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.
What threatened Odysseus as he approached the swineherd's hut?
As Odysseus approached the swineherd's hut, the dogs almost attacked him.
When Telemachus returns to Ithaca who does he visit first?
eumaeus the swineherd
What does Odysseus do to convince the swineherd that Odysseus is coming back?
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.
