Book 13 or 14
Odysseus disguises himself as a beggar upon learning that he is back on Ithaca.
In the book "The Odyssey," the real beggar Irus wants to fight the disguised Odysseus, who has returned home to Ithaca after his long journey. Irus is manipulated by the suitors who are trying to take over Odysseus's kingdom in his absence.
Book 17 of the Odyssey follows Odysseus as he returns to the palace in Ithaca disguised as a beggar. The theme of this book revolves around the idea of deception and the power of disguise. It also highlights the loyalty of Odysseus's dog, Argos, who recognizes his master despite his appearance.
In the book "The Odyssey" Troy is the city that Odysseus was attacking.
Nothing happens in the book.
Odysseus finally reaches Ithaca in the 13th book of the Odyssey.
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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
Circe turns Odysseus's men into pigs in Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey."
He was the beggar in book 18 who got beat up by Odyseus.
Telemachus is the son of Odysseus
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