Odysseus disguises himself as a beggar upon learning that he is back on Ithaca.
Odysseus returns to Ithaca in disguise as part of his own plan to test the loyalties of the men and women of Ithaca.
a beggar
Odysseus is greated by a shepherd, which turns out to be Athena in disguise.
He was disguised as an old man, by her magic.
She disguised Odysseus as an old beggar, so he couldn't be recognized by anyone on Ithaca.
Odysseus is disguises himself as an Soldier, with the help of Athena. They said at one time that it was an old begger but i looked into it and found out it was really a soldier it suprised me a little but if you think about it, it makes perfect since
In Book 17 of the Odyssey, Odysseus disguises himself as a beggar to secretly return to his home in Ithaca. He uses this disguise to gather information about the situation in his household and to assess who is loyal to him.
The symbolic meaning and practical application of the old beggar is so nobody will know that Odysseus is back to Ithaca. So if Odysseus came back not disguised everyone would know that he is back in Ithaca.
Odysseus questioned the swine herd about his identity and the current state of affairs in his kingdom of Ithaca, as he was in disguise and trying to gather information about the situation at home.
The goddess who goes in disguise to Ithaca is Athena. In Homer's "Odyssey," she takes on the appearance of a mentor, specifically a man named Mentes, to assist Telemachus, the son of Odysseus, in his quest to find his father. Athena's guidance is crucial in helping him navigate the challenges he faces while seeking information about Odysseus's whereabouts.
The symbolic meaning and practical application of the old beggar is so nobody will know that Odysseus is back to Ithaca. So if Odysseus came back not disguised everyone would know that he is back in Ithaca.