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Melanthius: a scornful goatherd
Argos: Odysseus’ faithful old dog
Eurynome: Penelope’s maidservant
Summary
In the morning, Telemachus leaves Eumaeus’ dwelling and returns to the palace, where he is greeted warmly by his mother and the many servants who feared for his life. Telemachus commands his mother to vow sacrifices to the gods should their hardships be avenged. Penelope obeys, while Telemachus himself goes to the place of assembly. There Telemachus meets Peraeus with Theoclymenus the prophet....
Source: MAXnotes to The Odyssey, ©2000 Research and Education Association, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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