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In Homer's "Odyssey," the swineherd is named Eumaeus. He is a loyal servant of Odysseus, tending to the pigs on his master's estate while Odysseus is away. Eumaeus represents fidelity and hospitality, providing shelter and assistance to Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca, despite not recognizing him at first. His character highlights the themes of loyalty and the importance of home in the epic.
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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
Where did telemachus and Odysseus meet?
in a swineherd's hut
What did occupation did eumaeus have?
Eumaeus was Odysseus's swineherd.
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.
Who is loyal swineherd takes Odysseus in with no questions?
Eumaeus, the loyal swineherd, takes in Odysseus disguised as a beggar without questioning him. Eumaeus is known for his faithful service to Odysseus and his family.
Where did telemachus and Odysseus meet?
in a swineherd's hut
