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Why does Odysseus not recognize his own land?
Odysseus does not recognize his homeland. He thinks the Phaeacians have left him on an undisclosed shore.
How was Odysseus recognized when he came home?
The ship carried Odysseus home to his rocky kingdom on the island of Ithaca. Odysseus recognised the man as his old servant, Eumaeus. He was a good man, and he honoured the Greek tradition of giving food and shelter to strangers.
WHO recognizes Odysseus before he has even entered the palace?
In one famously poignant moment, Odysseus and his dying old dog, Argos, quietly recognize each other. In the banquet hall, Antinous bullies the ragged beggar/Odysseus and even throws a footstool at him.
Why does Odysseus not recognize Ithaca?
Now in Ithaca, Odysseus needs protection. He slept for most of the journey from Phaeacia and is unable to recognize Ithaca when he awakes. Athena has provided a mist to cover the land so that she can privately alter Odysseus’ appearance and help him hide his treasure.
Who is the first to recognize Odysseus?
Eurycleia
Eurycleia was the only person to recognize him without him first revealing himself (as he did to Telemachus) after he returned home from the Trojan War.
Why does Odysseus fail to reveal his identity to Penelope when they are first reunited?
Why does Odysseus fail to reveal his identity to Penelope when they are first reunited? Having been away from home for twenty years, Odyssey doesn’t immediately reveal his identity to Penelope because he needs to ensure that he can trust her and that she remains loyal to him.
Why does Odysseus hide his identity when he returns to Ithaca?
Having been away from home for twenty years, Odyssey doesn’t immediately reveal his identity to Penelope because he needs to ensure that he can trust her and that she remains loyal to him.
Who was the first to recognize Odysseus?
Why does the creature recognize Odysseus?
The first creature to recognize Odysseus is Argos, Odysseus’ dog because he trained him from a puppy and dogs have an amazing sense of smell. How do the suitors treat Odysseus the beggar?