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What did Odysseus do to prove to the neatherd Philoetius and to Eumaeus that he was truly Odysseus?
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he showed them the scar
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What did Odysseus do to prove to the neatherd philoetius and to eumaeus that was truly Odysseus?
he showed them the scar
What did Odysseus do to prove to the neatherd philoetius and to eumans that he was truly Odysseus?
Odysseus showed them his scar, which had been caused by a boar when he was a child. Only the real Odysseus would know about this scar, proving his identity to Philoetius and Eumaeus.
What did odysseues do to prove to the neatherd philoetius and to Eumaeus that he was truly odyssues?
Odysseus proved his identity to Philoetius and Eumaeus by revealing a secret about the construction of the bed he had made with his own hands, which was rooted in an olive tree trunk and the room was built around it. This secret detail was known only to them, thus confirming to them that he was indeed Odysseus.
What did odyssey do to prove to the neatherd Philoetius that he was truly Odysseus?
Odysseus proved his identity to the neatherd Philoetius by showing him a scar on his thigh that he obtained during a boar hunt as a young man. This scar was known only to Odysseus and a few others, which convinced Philoetius of Odysseus's true identity.
What physical feature does Odysseus use to prove his identity?
Odysseus uses a scar on his leg as proof of his identity when he reveals himself to Penelope.
How does Odysseus prove his true identity?
Odysseus proves his identity to different people in different ways: He shows the swineherd Eumaeus and the stockman Philoetius his boar scar. He strings his bow and shoots the arrow through the handles of the 12 axes. He tells Penelope that the bed cannot be moved. He tells his father Laertes each of the crops that were planted from year to year.
What does Odysseus display to prove that he is Odysseus in book 21?
Odysseus proves he is Odysseus in Book 21 of the Odyssey by stringing his bow and executing a precise shot through a series of challenging tasks that only he could accomplish. His skillful handling of the bow, as well as his knowledge of secret details about the bow, convince others of his true identity.
What did Odysseus compete?
how did odysseus prove who he was
Why is Odysseus so patient with Penelope when she doesn't believe it is him?
Because, he has to prove to her that he is indeed Odysseus.
Why did Odysseus show his scar on his leg to his faithful servants?
To prove to then that he is in fact Odysseus and not an impostor.
Why is poseiden so biased against Odysseus?
Odysseus implies that he doesn't need the gods. Poseidon wants to prove to him that he does.
How does Odysseus prove to his father who he is?
Odysseus shows Laertes his boar scar. He further names all of the trees and crops planted in the garden which were given to him.
