Odysseus

Relationships

reveals himself to

• description: In the cloister, Odysseus discloses his true identity to the swineherd after the suitors are slain.

reveals scar to

• description: Odysseus shows the boar‑tusk scar as proof of his identity, convincing Penelope.

strings

• description: Odysseus effortlessly draws the bow, surprising the suitors.

shoots through

• description: An arrow from Odysseus’ bow pierces all twelve axes, confirming his mastery.

kills

• description: Odysseus’ arrow strikes Antinous in the throat, ending the suitors’ leader.

• description: A second arrow hits Eurymachus’ breast, ending his life.

• description: Odysseus slays Leiodes with a spear during the melee.

• description: Telemachus, following Odysseus, kills Amphinomus with a spear.

• description: The stockman wounds Ctesippus; he later dies in the fight.

orders

• description: Odysseus commands the nurse to fetch sulphur and fire for purification.

commands

• description: Philoetius is instructed to guard the outer‑court doors during the battle.

• description: Eumaeus is told to close the women’s doors and bind Melanthius.

receives aid from

• description: Athena, disguised as Mentor, assists Odysseus with counsel and later enforces peace.

gifts

• description: He offers a shield to his son as a token of protection.

• description: He provides spears to Telemachus and his allies for battle.

• description: He presents a newly forged helmet to his father Laertes.

promises

• description: He agrees to the covenant mediated by Minerva, ending further bloodshed.