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Rainer Koenemann
October 22, 2025
Hiking
Eumaeus, the faithful swineherd and friend of Odysseus. The path from the Marathias Plain to the cave is a bit more challenging. But a detour is definitely worth it.
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Rainer
April 25, 2026
Hiking
The cave of Eumaeus (also called Evmaios cave) is considered a significant location from Homer's epic poem "Odyssey".
According to tradition, Eumaeus was the loyal swineherd of King Odysseus. When Odysseus returned to Ithaca after his ten-year wandering, unrecognized as a beggar, Eumaeus was the first to hospitably welcome him. The cave is said to have been located near the place where Eumaeus grazed his herds.
According to tradition, Eumaeus was the loyal swineherd of King Odysseus. When Odysseus returned to Ithaca after his ten-year wandering, unrecognized as a beggar, Eumaeus was the first to hospitably welcome him. The cave is said to have been located near the place where Eumaeus grazed his herds.
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