Telemachus and Athena
Odysseus trusted his son, Telemachus to help him defeat the suitors. He also trusted his two faithful servants, Eumaeus and Philoeteus.
Telemachus, Odysseus's son, stands next to him to help defeat the suitors. Along with the swineherd Eumaeus and the cowherd Philoetius, they join forces to reclaim Odysseus's home in Ithaca. Together, they devise a plan and fight alongside Odysseus in the climactic battle against the suitors. Their loyalty and support are crucial in overcoming the overwhelming odds.
Athena disguises Odysseus as a beggar so that he may gain entrance to the palace and murder the suitors. It is through this plan that he can see who he can really trust.
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Upon returning home to Ithaca, Odysseus first disguises himself as a beggar to assess the situation in his household, where suitors are vying for his wife Penelope's hand. He then reveals his identity and, with the help of his son Telemachus and loyal servants, devises a plan to defeat the suitors. After successfully reclaiming his home, he punishes the suitors for their disrespect and reunites with Penelope, solidifying his return to his rightful place.
Odysseus trusted his son, Telemachus to help him defeat the suitors. He also trusted his two faithful servants, Eumaeus and Philoeteus.
Telemachus, Odysseus's son, stands next to him to help defeat the suitors. Along with the swineherd Eumaeus and the cowherd Philoetius, they join forces to reclaim Odysseus's home in Ithaca. Together, they devise a plan and fight alongside Odysseus in the climactic battle against the suitors. Their loyalty and support are crucial in overcoming the overwhelming odds.
Odysseus does not trust the suitors themselves, as they are the very individuals who have overrun his home and disrespected his family. Additionally, he is wary of certain servants, like the disloyal maidservants who have betrayed him. Instead, he relies on loyal allies like Telemachus and a few faithful servants to assist him in reclaiming his home.
Odysseus enlists the aid of the swineherd and cowherd by revealing his true identity to them and gaining their trust. He tells them his plan to defeat the suitors and asks for their loyalty and assistance in fighting alongside him. They agree to help him, showing their steadfast loyalty and dedication to Odysseus.
Athena disguises Odysseus as a beggar so that he may gain entrance to the palace and murder the suitors. It is through this plan that he can see who he can really trust.
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Athena helps Odysseus disguise himself before he reveals himself to Penelope, so that he can observe her interaction with the suitors. She also helps him defeat and kill Penelope's suitors before he plans to meet his wife and answer her questions about his identity.
Odysseus spares the lives of two of the suitors, Phemios and Medon, because they were not as cruel and abusive as the others. Phemios was a bard who entertained the suitors, and Medon was a loyal servant who tried to help protect Telemachus. Odysseus showed mercy towards them for their lesser involvement in the suitors' misdeeds.
Philoetius is Odysseus's master cowherd in the Odyssey. Philoetius, Eumaeus, and Telemachus help Odysseus kill the suitors. Philoetius is Odysseus's master cowherd in the Odyssey. Philoetius, Eumaeus, and Telemachus help Odysseus kill the suitors.
Odysseus begins plotting his revenge once he learns of the suitors, but he does not start killing them until Book XXII, after threading his bow, and shooting it through the twelve axes' handles.
Upon returning home to Ithaca, Odysseus first disguises himself as a beggar to assess the situation in his household, where suitors are vying for his wife Penelope's hand. He then reveals his identity and, with the help of his son Telemachus and loyal servants, devises a plan to defeat the suitors. After successfully reclaiming his home, he punishes the suitors for their disrespect and reunites with Penelope, solidifying his return to his rightful place.
Odysseus returns home but remains disguised. Once he learns about the 108 suitors he kills them with the help of Telemachus and Philoeteus.