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Eumaeus acts as a father figure to Telemachus during Odysseus' absence. He stays loyal to Odysseus, and when he meets Odysseus as a beggar, allows him to stay at his house. Further he tells Odysseus about what has been going on since Odysseus left, including the suitors and his dog Argus. He helps Odysseus enter the palace as a beggar.
Later on, he brings Odysseus the bow so that he can string it. At Odysseus' command, he also tells Eurycleia to lock all the doors and warn the women not to come out.
Finally during the fight, he helps Odysseus fight the suitors. He captures Melanthius the goatherd supplying arms to the suitors, and strings Melanthius up. During the part where the party throws their spears, he kills Elatus in the first volley, and Polybus in the second volley. All of Odysseus' party then finish off the suitors, and it is assumed Eumaeus kills several other men who are not named.
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Later he helps kill Melanthius. Eumaeus also temporarily takes Odysseus armor before Odysseus goes to visit his father Laertes. Eumaeus also helps prepare dinner that night, before the fight with the suitor's families.
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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.
What did Odysseus do to convince swineherd?
Odysseus convinced the swineherd Eumaeus of his true identity by revealing a scar that he had received years ago while boar hunting. This scar was a unique identifier that only Odysseus would possess, proving his authenticity to Eumaeus.
The swineherd in The Odyssey?
The swineherd in the Odyssey is named Eumaeus. He is a loyal and trustworthy servant in Odysseus's household, taking care of his pigs while Odysseus is away. Eumaeus plays a key role in helping Odysseus reclaim his kingdom upon his return.
How is the swineherd connected to Odysseus?
Eumaeus, the swineherd, is Odysseus' trusted servant. While Odysseus is in Troy fighting in the Trojan War and on his many travels in his return home, Eumaeus acts as a father sort of figure to Odysseus' son Telemachus. When Odysseus returns, apart from Athene the goddess, Eumaus is the first person that Odysseus sees, while in his hut, disguised as a old man. He also helps sneak Odysseus into the palace and past the suitors.
What does Odysseus promise the cowman and the swineherd if he is able to overthrow the suitors?
Odysseus promises his swineherd, Eumaeus, and Philoetius the cowman each a wife, a grant, and a new house built next to Odysseus' palace. He also says that he will consider both Telemachus's friends and brothers.
What did occupation did eumaeus have?
Eumaeus was Odysseus's swineherd.
What occupation did eumaeus?
Eumaeus was Odysseus's swineherd.
Who was Odysseus' swineherd?
Eumaeus
How is telemachus different from eumaeus?
Telemachus is the son of Odysseus, and Eumaeus is the swineherd of Odysseus.
What occupation did?
Eumaeus was Odysseus's swineherd.
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.
When Telemachus returns to Ithaca who does he visit first?
eumaeus the swineherd
What did Odysseus do to convince swineherd?
Odysseus convinced the swineherd Eumaeus of his true identity by revealing a scar that he had received years ago while boar hunting. This scar was a unique identifier that only Odysseus would possess, proving his authenticity to Eumaeus.
The swineherd in The Odyssey?
The swineherd in the Odyssey is named Eumaeus. He is a loyal and trustworthy servant in Odysseus's household, taking care of his pigs while Odysseus is away. Eumaeus plays a key role in helping Odysseus reclaim his kingdom upon his return.
Why does Odysseus not immediately reveal his identity to Eumaeus the swineherd?
To see if he is faithful toward him.
Who is the first person Odysseus encounters when he returns to Ithaca?
The first person Odysseus met was Eumaeus his swineherd.
Who goes with Odysseus into town?
In the epic poem "The Odyssey," Odysseus goes into town accompanied by his loyal son Telemachus, his faithful swineherd Eumaeus, and the goddess Athena in disguise.
