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    Overview

    In Greek mythology, Eumaeus was Odysseus' slave, swineherd, and friend. His father, Ctesius, son of Ormenus, was king … See more

    Mythology

    When he was a young child, a Phoenician sailor seduced his nurse, a slave, who agreed to bring the child among other treasures in exchange for their help in her escape. The nurse was killed by Artemis on the journe… See more

    See also

    12972 Eumaios, Jovian asteroid
    Greek mythology in popular culture
    Melanthius, Odysseus's goatherd See more

    External links

    • Media related to Eumaeus (mythology) at Wikimedia Commons See more