The first person to see Telemachus upon his return to Ithaca is the swineherd Eumaeus. Eumaeus is a loyal servant of Odysseus, and when Telemachus arrives, he is initially unaware of his identity. Their meeting marks a pivotal moment in "The Odyssey," as it sets the stage for Telemachus to learn about his father’s fate and gather support for his eventual confrontation with the suitors.
eumaeus the swineherd
His son , Telemachus.
The first person Odysseus met was Eumaeus his swineherd.
the nurse Eurycleia
He at first does not believe it is actually his father.....then his father explains that Athena disguised him and then Telemachus is overjoyed of course!
eumaeus the swineherd
His son , Telemachus.
The first person Odysseus met was Eumaeus his swineherd.
In Sparta, Telemachus says fare well to Menelaus and returns home to Ithaca. First, he too goes to Eumaes's hut.
the nurse Eurycleia
the nurse Eurycleia
He at first does not believe it is actually his father.....then his father explains that Athena disguised him and then Telemachus is overjoyed of course!
The first person to approach Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca is Athena disguised as a young shepherd. She warns him that his home is full of enemies and advises him on how to handle the situation.
i think it was his wife penelope!!;) Magistra Hoffman
nestor.
When Odysseus returns home to Ithaca, the first person he reveals his identity to is his old nurse, Eurycleia. He does this after she recognizes him while washing his feet, and he swears her to secrecy about his return. Eurycleia's recognition marks the beginning of Odysseus's plan to reclaim his household from the suitors.
Athena visits Telemachus to give him strength, courage, and encouragement. She also sets him on his way to ready for Odysseus eventual return to Ithaca. She gets Telemachus to go on a boat provided by Noemon to search for word of Odysseus' fate. He first went to Pylos, and then on to the court of Menelaus (in Sparta) to get word. She then provided several other instances of help, including protecting Telemachus, protecting Odysseus.