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.
Odysseus questioned the swineherd about the current state of affairs in Ithaca, the loyalty of the citizens, and the treatment of his son, Telemachus.
The epic question in the Odyssey revolves around the journey and struggles of the hero Odysseus as he tries to return home after the Trojan War. It explores themes of homecoming, heroism, loyalty, and fate, as Odysseus faces various challenges and tests on his long voyage. The question of whether Odysseus will successfully return home, reclaim his kingdom, and reunite with his family drives the narrative of the epic.
How does Odysseus demonstrate his cunning and intelligence in his journey home?
Eurymachus attempts to reason with Odysseus after Antinous is killed and Odysseus reveals himself.When Odysseus is a beggar:Antinous attempts to reason with Odysseus when Odysseus is begging for food from him.Eurymachus attempts to reason with Odysseus, even offering him a permanent job at his estate. Odysseus rebukes Eurymachus and refuses the offer.
in book 10 ( but not quite at the beginning) it's Eurylochus who while on the scouting party at Circe's island, is the only one not to go inside and be turned to swine. He rushed back to inform Odysseus of what happened, then begs not to have to back there and show Odysseus the way.
Eumaes was known as the swine herd he was loyal to Odysseus
Eumaeus was loyal to Odysseus he was also known as the swine herd.
He meets Athene first, but Eumaeus the swine herd is the first human he meets, in the guise of a beggar.
In Mark5:9 the Bible calls a group of swine a herd.
A herd ?
Eumaeus was the swine herd
Circe fed Odysseus' men a poisoned feast which turned them into animals, specifically swine.
A group of swine is called a sounder or drift
Circe turned Odysseus' men Into swine.
swine
Circe.
Circe