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At first, Odysseus is disguised as an old beggar by Athena. When his disguise is lifted, Telemachus believes he is a God and then after some persuasion believes that Odysseus really is his father.

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Who does Telemachus think Odysseus is when they first reunite?

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Who does Telemachus think is the third person in the hut?

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