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Odysseus tells Telemachus to hid the weapons so that the suitors can't use them. Telemachus has to say that the weapons are getting "smoke damaged" and he is afraid that the suitors will start hurting themselves with them if they have too much to drink.

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How does Odysseus tell Telemachus to react when the suitors abuse Odysseus?

Odysseus tells Telemachus to remain calm and not start a fight with the suitors. He advises Telemachus to observe their behavior and wait for the right moment to take action. Odysseus urges his son to trust in him and the plan they have in place to deal with the suitors.


Who does Telemachus think Odysseus is when they reunite?

Telemachus first thinks that Odysseus is a beggar, thanks to Athena's disguise of him. After Odysseus' transformation, Telemachus believes him to be a god, until Odysseus tells Telemachus of his identity.


When Telemachus returns to Penelope what does he tell her he has learned about Odysseus on his journey?

Telemachus tells Penelope that he has learned about Odysseus from Menelaus and Helen. They shared stories about Odysseus's bravery and cunning in the Trojan War, but they had no news of his current whereabouts.


What does Athena instruct Odysseus he must tell telemachus?

Athena instructs Odysseus that he must tell Telemachus his story. She said to Odysseus: "High-born son of Laertes, ready Odysseus, tell now your story to your son. Hide it no longer. Then having planned the suitors' death and doom, go forward both of you into the famous city. And I myself will not be far away, for I am eager for the combat."


Who does Telemachus thinks that Odysseus is when they First meet?

When Telemachus first meets Odysseus (disguised as a beggar), Telemachus does not recognize him and instead thinks he is just a poor traveler. Odysseus reveals his true identity later in the story.