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His name was Eumaios.

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Q: Who was the old swineherd and friend of Odysseus?
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Who was Odysseus' old and trusty swineherd?

Eumaios.


Who was Odysseus's ''old and trusty swineherd''?

Eumaios.


What did occupation did eumaeus have?

Eumaeus was Odysseus's swineherd.


How did Athena change Odysseus before he went to the swineherd?

Athena disguised Odysseus as an old beggar with her goddess powers.Athena disguised Odysseus as an old beggar with her goddess powers.


Who was Odysseus' swineherd?

Eumaeus


What did Odysseus to convince the swineherd that he was being truthful concerning Odysseus return?

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.


What did the swineherd think had happened to Odysseus?

He thought Odysseus was dead.


What did Odysseus do to convince the swineherd that he was being truthful concerning Odysseus return?

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.


What did swineherd do?

he told odysseus his background.


What occupation did?

Eumaeus was Odysseus's swineherd.


What threatened Odysseus as he approached the swineherd's hut?

As Odysseus approached the swineherd's hut, the dogs almost attacked him.


What does Odysseus do to convince the swineherd that Odysseus is coming back?

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.