While Odysseus is plowing and destroying his fields, Agamemnon takes the new born Telemachus and places him in front of Odysseus' path. Odysseus avoids Telemachus, so that he does not kill him, proving that he is sane.
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.
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.
Odysseus proves his identity to the cowherd and the swineherd by revealing a scar on his thigh, which was inflicted by a boar when he was young. This scar is a unique and personal detail that only Odysseus would know about, confirming his true identity to the cowherd and the swineherd.
Athena allows the suitors to offend Telemachus and Odysseus to test their patience, courage, and resolve. By facing adversity and showing their true character, Telemachus and Odysseus prove themselves worthy of Athena's help and guidance in their quest to reclaim their kingdom.
Autolycus son of Hermes and father of Anticleia who might have had Odysseus by Sisyphus.
how did odysseus prove who he was
he showed them the scar
Because, he has to prove to her that he is indeed Odysseus.
To prove to then that he is in fact Odysseus and not an impostor.
Odysseus implies that he doesn't need the gods. Poseidon wants to prove to him that he does.
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.
Odysseus shows Laertes his boar scar. He further names all of the trees and crops planted in the garden which were given to him.
Penelope was suspicious of Odysseus because she wanted to make sure he was truly her husband returned home and not an imposter trying to deceive her. She devised a test using their marriage bed to see if Odysseus would pass her test and prove his identity.
Yes, he killed and ate two of Odysseus' men.
first of all, his NAME was odysseus. and he shot an arrow through a whole bunch of ax handles then he massacred the jerks that tried to steal his wife.
Odysseus strings the bow for several reasons:To win the contest.To prove himself still worthy of Penelope.To prove himself superior to Penelope's suitors, and possibly help intimidate them.To provide himself with a weapon with which to kill the suitors.
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.