Odysseus revealed his scar to his nurse, Eurycleia, when she recognized him while washing his feet. The scar, a result of a childhood hunting accident, served as a crucial identifier for her, confirming his identity after his long absence from home. Eurycleia, overjoyed and shocked, promised to keep his return a secret.
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.
he showed him the scar
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Odysseus' nurse recognizes Odysseus as she is bathing his feet, due to a old scar he received as a child on a boar hunt.
at a hunting party a bull cut it open
Odysseus follows Eumaeus and Philoetius outside. He assures himself of their loyalty and then reveals his identity to them by means of the scar on his foot
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.
Odysseus proved his identity to Philoetius and Eumaeus by revealing a scar on his thigh that was left from a hunting accident many years ago. This scar was known only to them and Odysseus, thus confirming his true identity.
Odysseus showed them his scar, which had been caused by a boar when he was a child. Only the real Odysseus would know about this scar, proving his identity to Philoetius and Eumaeus.
he showed them the scar
he showed him the scar
To prove to then that he is in fact Odysseus and not an impostor.
Odysseus shows them his scar he got when he was a younger boy. Seeing the scar, the servants are convinced he is in fact their master.
Odysseus shows the swineherd Eumaeus and the stockman Philoetius his boar scar that he got on a hunt when young.
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.
Odysseus proved his identity to the neatherd Philoetius by showing him a scar on his thigh that he obtained during a boar hunt as a young man. This scar was known only to Odysseus and a few others, which convinced Philoetius of Odysseus's true identity.
by the scar on his body.