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Melanthius son of Dolius is a treacherous and opportunistic goatherd who supports the suitors, especially Eurymachus, and abuses the beggar who appears in Odysseus's palace, not realizing that the man is Odysseus himself.
During the fight with the suitor, he supports the suitors by bringing them arms from the stockhouse. However, he is caught and strung up by the swineherd Eumaeus. He is eventually killed, having his nose and ears cut off, then his entrails given to the dogs, then having his hands and feet cut off.
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Who is the father of Melantho and Melanthius?
Dolius is the father of Melantho and Melanthius.
What is the name of the disloyal goatherd?
Melanthius
Who is father of Melantho and Melanthius?
Dolius
Where does melanthius kick Odysseus?
In the hip.
Who was the hero of the Odyssey?
Odysseus was the hero of the Odyssey.
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