Go to book 2 page 3. You will find a reference to Telemachus by Antinous. He refers to Telemachus as "my fine fire-eater." The epithet is born out on page 1 by Telemachus berrating the suitors who were taking advantage of his house. You can also find a quotation on...
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Go to book 2 page 3. You will find a reference to Telemachus by Antinous. He refers to Telemachus as "my fine fire-eater." The epithet is born out on page 1 by Telemachus berrating the suitors who were taking advantage of his house. You can also find a quotation on page 1 of book 3. Look at the paragraph where Telemachus initially speaks to Nestor and the paragraph prior to the speech. The text states, "Telemachus answered boldly."