argus to odysseus?
Argus was Odysseus' faithful dog. The Greek name is actually Argos.
he wages his tail.
No, that was meant to symbolize Argus' devotion to Odysseus-the dog refused to die until he had seen his master at least once
Argus was Odysseus' prized hunting dog that was young and in its prime when Odysseus had to leave for the Trojan war. Argus was supposed to be looked after by the servants, but was eventually tossed out on the streets to die. He lived a long time - about 20 years. His last moments were when he saw his master, Odysseus, disguised as the beggar, and knowing that he had been with his master, he took his terminal breath and died a happy death. Argus also is a symbol of how after Odysseus left, his kingdom and dog, degraded.
argus to odysseus?
Argus was Odysseus' faithful dog. The Greek name is actually Argos.
Odysseus feels really sad and then Argus dies because he is 20+ years old. Argus was just a puppy when Odysseus first left on his voyage.
Odysseus' dog Argus was neglected, and left to it's own devices. Argus was sleeping in a dung heap when he recognized his old master twenty years later. Argus then has a heart attack and dies.
he wages his tail.
Argus is neglected, and lying in piles of manure, covered in flies.
Argus the dog
No, that was meant to symbolize Argus' devotion to Odysseus-the dog refused to die until he had seen his master at least once
Argus, Odysseus' faithful dog, wags his tail and shows signs of recognition upon hearing Odysseus' voice after many years apart. Despite being old and neglected, Argus still remembers and acknowledges his beloved master before passing away.
Argus was Odysseus' prized hunting dog that was young and in its prime when Odysseus had to leave for the Trojan war. Argus was supposed to be looked after by the servants, but was eventually tossed out on the streets to die. He lived a long time - about 20 years. His last moments were when he saw his master, Odysseus, disguised as the beggar, and knowing that he had been with his master, he took his terminal breath and died a happy death. Argus also is a symbol of how after Odysseus left, his kingdom and dog, degraded.
He died after seeing Odysseus return to his homeland of Ithica.
His Dog Argus