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Eumaeus sleeps outside with the swine, seemingly as a sign of dedication to keeping the herd safe and doing as his master Odysseus would expect.
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Eumaeus sleeps in the pigsty on straw because he is a loyal and diligent swineherd for Odysseus. He chooses to sleep with the pigs to protect them from harm and to ensure their well-being. This demonstrates his kindness and selflessness towards the animals he cares for.
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What does eumaeus counsel Odysseus about the value of sleep?
Go to sleep stooopid
What did occupation did eumaeus have?
Eumaeus was Odysseus's swineherd.
What occupation did eumaeus?
Eumaeus was Odysseus's swineherd.
How does eumaeus from the odyssey show good hospitality?
makes him food, offers him his cloak, and lets him sleep in the good spot while he sleeps outside with the pigs.
How is telemachus different from eumaeus?
Telemachus is the son of Odysseus, and Eumaeus is the swineherd of Odysseus.
Who is eumaeus in the odessey?
Eumaeus was loyal to Odysseus he was also known as the swine herd.
The kind animal cared for by eumaeus?
Eumaeus in Greek mythology cared for pigs.
Was Eumaeus evil?
no
The kind of animal cared for by eumaeus?
Eumaeus was a swineherd in Greek mythology who cared for pigs.
What does philoetius have in common with melanthius and eumaeus?
They are all herdsmen. philoetius - cow melanthius -goat eumaeus - swine
What role does Eumaeus play in the Odyssey?
Eumaeus was Ody's loyal slave and swineherder for over 20 years
How did the stranger get eumaeus to give him a cloak?
The stranger told Eumaeus a story about how he used to be wealthy and is now a beggar. Feeling pity for the stranger's tale, Eumaeus offered him a cloak to keep warm.
