Eumaeus was Odysseus's swineherd who was raised as a slave in Odysseus's household. When Odysseus returned to Ithaca after the Trojan war, Eumaeus did not recognize his old master but still treated him well by offering him food and shelter. Eumaeus had been loyal to Odysseus before he left for war.

1. Eumaeus He was Odysseus’s swineherd and friend before he left for the Trojan war. He was raised with Odysseus and his sister as the family slave. When Odysseus returns to Ithaca Eumaeus does not recognise his old master but still treats him well by offering him food and shelter. Buddy Skipper