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.
Odysseus anticipates conflict between the swineherd and the suitors because the suitors have mistreated him in the past by taking advantage of his hospitality at the palace. As the loyal servant of Odysseus, the swineherd is protective of his master's household and is willing to defend it against any threats.
Odysseus asks the swineherd and cowherd to keep his identity a secret and help him plot against the suitors who are courting his wife Penelope.
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.
Odysseus enlists the aid of the swineherd and cowherd by revealing his true identity to them and gaining their trust. He tells them his plan to defeat the suitors and asks for their loyalty and assistance in fighting alongside him. They agree to help him, showing their steadfast loyalty and dedication to Odysseus.
In Homer's "The Odyssey," the swineherd Eumaeus is overjoyed and shows great hospitality when Telemachus, Odysseus's son, returns home. He welcomes Telemachus warmly and helps him in his journey to confront the suitors who have taken over his father's palace.
Odysseus gave them money, villages, and respect.
Odysseus anticipates conflict between the swineherd and the suitors because the suitors have mistreated him in the past by taking advantage of his hospitality at the palace. As the loyal servant of Odysseus, the swineherd is protective of his master's household and is willing to defend it against any threats.
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Odysseus asks the swineherd and cowherd to keep his identity a secret and help him plot against the suitors who are courting his wife Penelope.
He reveals himself so that they may help him slaughter the suitors.
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.
Odysseus enlists the aid of the swineherd and cowherd by revealing his true identity to them and gaining their trust. He tells them his plan to defeat the suitors and asks for their loyalty and assistance in fighting alongside him. They agree to help him, showing their steadfast loyalty and dedication to Odysseus.
Odysseus finally reaches Ithaca in the 13th book of the Odyssey.
In Homer's "The Odyssey," the swineherd Eumaeus is overjoyed and shows great hospitality when Telemachus, Odysseus's son, returns home. He welcomes Telemachus warmly and helps him in his journey to confront the suitors who have taken over his father's palace.
Athena and Odysseus plan for his return to Ithaca and how to overthrow the suitors who have taken over his palace in his absence. Athena helps guide Odysseus throughout his journey and ultimately aids him in reclaiming his home and family. They work together to outwit the suitors and bring about his final victory.
Odysseus had shown his scar to his faithful servants in order to prove that he (still disguised as the beggar) was truly Odysseus--King of Ithaca. He had to convince the swineherd and cowherd that he was Odysseus to get their aid on the plot against the suitors or in this case a slaughter in the halls. - Book 21 of The Odyssey