Historical Figures

Who was Eumaeus and what did he think of the suitors?

Who was Eumaeus?

Eumaeus is a loyal swineherd in Homer's Odyssey, dedicated to the protagonist, Odysseus.

What did he think of the suitors?

Eumaeus despised the suitors who plagued Odysseus' household, consuming his resources, mistreating his servants, and disregarding the welfare of his family.