The Odyssey · Book 17

The Old Dog Argos

Odysseus enters Ithaca as a beggar beside Eumaeus. Only his old dog Argos recognizes him, and Odysseus must hide his grief and anger while the suitors abuse him in his own hall.

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Early that morning Telemachus left and made his way to the palace.

Homer, Odyssey, Book 17, lines 1-25 (scene reference)

His mother wept with joy as soon as she saw him again.

Homer, Odyssey, Book 17, lines 31-44 (scene reference)

Telemachus told his mother about his long journey to Pylos and Sparta.

Homer, Odyssey, Book 17, lines 104-149 (scene reference)

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