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Who recognized Odysseus?

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While in the underworld:

Tiresias recognized Odysseus even before he had drank of the blood.

Odysseus' mother Anticlea recognized Odysseus after drinking of the blood.

Many former warriors recognized Odysseus, in particular Ajax the greater, who still would not forgive Odysseus after death.

While disguised as a beggar by Athena:

Argos, his faithful hunting dog, recognized Odysseus.

Eurycleia, Odysseus' nurse, recognized Odysseus by his scar.

Eumaeus and Philotius recognize Odysseus after he reveals himself to them.

The suitors recognize Odysseus after he performs the contest's feat and reveals himself.

Penelope recognizes Odysseus after revealing himself.

Laertes also recognizes Odysseus after revealing himself.

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