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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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Who recognized Odysseus despite his rags when he returns to his kingdom?
When Odysseus first returned home to Ithaca, the only person who recognized him was his old nurse, Eurycleia. She was able to recognize Odysseus by a scar he had received as a child from a boar's tusk. She saw the scar when she was washing Odysseus's feet and nearly told Penelope that Odysseus was there, but he stopped her. In addition, his dog also recognized his master Odysseus and then died.
Who recognized Odysseus when he came home?
his dog
Who recognized Odysseus when he returns to his kingdom?
His nurse
Who recognized Odysseus after he had an interview with Penelope?
Odysseus' nurse recognizes Odysseus as she is bathing his feet, due to a old scar he received as a child on a boar hunt.
What did Odysseus try to hide from Eumaeus when he recognized his dog?
a tear.
