He thought Odysseus was dead.
As Odysseus approached the swineherd's hut, the dogs almost attacked him.
eumaeus the swineherd
in a swineherd's hut
Eumaios.
Eumaeus was Odysseus's swineherd.
Odysseus told the swineherd if his lord didn't return as Odysseus said he would, the swineherd should kill him so that other beggars wouldn't try to deceive him.
He thought Odysseus was dead.
he told odysseus his background.
Eumaeus was Odysseus's swineherd.
Odysseus told the swineherd if his lord didn't return as Odysseus said he would, the swineherd should kill him so that other beggars wouldn't try to deceive him.
As Odysseus approached the swineherd's hut, the dogs almost attacked him.
eumaeus the swineherd
Odysseus proves his identity to the swineherd by showing him a scar on his thigh that he received while hunting as a young man. This scar was known only to a few people, so its presence helps convince the swineherd that Odysseus is indeed who he claims to be.
Eumaeus, the loyal swineherd, takes in Odysseus disguised as a beggar without questioning him. Eumaeus is known for his faithful service to Odysseus and his family.
Eumaios.
Eumaeus was Odysseus's swineherd.