Odyssey+14

Summary: Maram
===Odysseus goes back to Ithaca and sees Eumaeus. Eumaeus was his most faithful steward.Odysseus is disguised and Eumaeus doesn't recognize him, but invites him to eat anyway. Odysseus listens to Eumaeus talk about his former master (Odysseus) and how terribly the suitors act. Odysseus tries to ell Eumaeus that he will see his former master soon, but Eumaeus doesn't believe him. Odysseus spends the night there. Odysseus said he was from Crete when asked. He said on his way home from the Trojan War he ended up in Thesportia where the king told him about Odysseus and that he was still alive. Eumaeus called Odysseus' claims falsehoods and said that Odysseus was just trying to make him feel better.===

Major Themes: Alexa
====__Hospitality__ - Eumaeus shows hospitality when he allows Odysseus to stay with him for dinner and the night. ==== ====__Growth and Development of Telemachus__ - Eumaeus tells Odysseus that his son is becoming a "fine young man" even though he does not have a father and did not grow up with one either. ====

Locations Traveled:Amy
Troy, Ithaca, pylos Crete: is the Greece island Aheans Phoenicia



Disastrous Egypt Aetolia Taphians Thesprotia


 * Study Guide: Sara**

Helen of Troy
 * Who does Eumaeus blame for the assumed death of Odysseus? **


 * What “prediction” does Odysseus give Eumaeus? **

Odysseus tells Eumaeus that Odysseus will return that very month, and that he will be back to his homeland and punish all who dishonor his wife and son.


 * Briefly summarize the story Odysseus tells Eumaeus to explain where he is from. **

He tells him that he is from Crete, and that his father is very rich. He says that his father is Castor son of Hylax, and that everyone respects him and honors him like a god because he is rich in wealth and in children. He also tells him that he went to battle at Troy. He says that he loves fighting and ships, and terrible things like that. Zeus brought misfortune upon him, though. He then continues on to tell him all about his adventures in battle and his trip afterwards.


 * Whom does he tell Eumaeus that he encountered on his travels? **

He tells him that he met Odysseus in Thesprotia.


 * What does Odysseus say that Eumaeus can do to him if he is lying?**

He tells him that if he is lying, he can order his men to throw him over a cliff. This is to teach other beggars not to lie.


 * What story does Odysseus tell about the war?**

He tells him of the surprise attack that they led against Troy. Odysseus and Menelaus, son of Atreus led this attack.

He was glad to see that Eumaeus was concerned about his master's property and possessions, and that he would sleep outside to protect it.
 * Why is Odysseus pleased with Eumaeus’ decision to sleep outside? **