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Summary:  (Alanna)
Odysseus and Athene go their seperate ways, and Odysseus goes up to Eumaeus' hut disguised as a begger. He is almost attacked by Eumaeus' dogs and then is invited into the hut for a meal of pig, and he asks for news from Eumaeus and then tells him a fake story of his travels. He then makes a bet with Eumaeus about Odysseus return. Eumaeus, being loyal but disbelieving does not take part in the second part of the bet, and then calls all the swineherds in for dinner with the disguised Odysseus.

Major Themes: (Natalie)

 * Hospitality-** Eumaeus lets Odysseus come inside his hut and feeds him
 * Homeric Hero**-Odysseus makes up a clever story to make sure Eumaeus doesn't think he is Odysseus



-Eumaeus keeps describing how and where Odysseus met his end; either in the sea, on the shore, or in battle
=== -Now Odysseus tells of his adventurous story: he comes from a rich family in Crete, and he and his men were wanting to go to battle in Ilium, he was then in Troy for nine years when another yearning to set sail for Egypt came to him, they reached the Nile and his men had gone crazy and started killing the men, carrying off women and children, and destroying the farms. While in Egypt he had been convinced by a Phoenician rogue to sail with him back to Phoenicia. Odysseus stayed there for about 2 years when he finally had enough and set off in a ship to Libya. They were nearing Crete when Zeus sent a dark cloud above them which killed all the men except Odysseus who managed to grab onto a piece of the ship. He floated for several days before reaching Thesprotia and the king, Lord Pheidon, who gave him hospitality.....and this is where he heard of "Odysseus." The king then told him that Odysseus had been here but had traveled on to Dodona. Lord Pheidon's men sailed Odysseus to Dulichium, and to visit the king, Acastus. Instead, his men decided to trick him and land him on Ithaca with only rags for clothes. THE END! === === ===

Who does Eumaeus blame for the assumed death of Odysseus? Eumaeus blames the sea for Odysseus's death.

What “prediction” does Odysseus give Eumaeus? Odysseys "predicts" that Odysseus will come back.

Briefly summarize the story Odysseus tells Eumaeus to explain where he is from. Odysseus tells Eumaeus that he's from Crete and from a good family. But then he was plagued with troubles.

Whom does he tell Eumaeus that he encountered on his travels? He says he has encountered Poseidon.

What does Odysseus say that Eumaeus can do to him if he is lying? (Narangoo) the god will give and the god will take away

What story does Odysseus tell about the war? (Narangoo) Trojan war, Odysseus and Menelaus's son Atreus were leading them they attack in a cold night Why is Odysseus pleased with Eumaeus’ decision to sleep outside? (Narangoo) Odysseus was delighted to see his diligent concern while his master wasn't there and he protect his master's property