The relationship between them is similar to father and son.
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Odysseus
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eumaeus the swineherd
The first person to see Telemachus upon his return to Ithaca is the swineherd Eumaeus. Eumaeus is a loyal servant of Odysseus, and when Telemachus arrives, he is initially unaware of his identity. Their meeting marks a pivotal moment in "The Odyssey," as it sets the stage for Telemachus to learn about his father’s fate and gather support for his eventual confrontation with the suitors.