Philoeteus
Sign in to savethumb|right|Slaughter of the suitors of Penelope by Odysseus and Telemachus, assisted by Eumaeus and Philoetius. [[Campanian red-figure bell-krater, , Louvre (CA 7124)]] Philoetius (; ) is a character in Greek mythology who plays a significant role in Homer's Odyssey, aiding Odysseus, Telemachus, and Eumaeus in their slaughter of the suitors of Penelope.
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It is catalogued under topics including Characters in the Odyssey and Greek mythological slaves.
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thumb|right|Slaughter of the suitors of Penelope by Odysseus and Telemachus, assisted by Eumaeus and Philoetius. [[Campanian red-figure bell-krater, , Louvre (CA 7124)]] Philoetius (; ) is a character in Greek mythology who plays a significant role in Homer's Odyssey, aiding Odysseus, Telemachus, and Eumaeus in their slaughter of the suitors of Penelope.
==Mythology== In Homer's Odyssey, Philoetius is Odysseus's primary cowherd. He remains loyal to Odysseus for the entire duration of Odysseus's absence from his kingdom. When Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca after being away for twenty years, Philoetius is one of the few slaves who has not betrayed him.
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