How does Eurymachus try to prevent the slaughter of the suitors and what is Odysseus's response in the book the Odyssey?
His pleas do not persuade Odysseus, so he tells the suitors they will have to fight if they wish to live, and he is shot with an arrow while charging Odysseus. Do the ChaCha!
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About Odysseus
Odysseus, the hero of Homer's poem 'The Odyssey', was known for his strength, bravery and most of all, his wisdom. Odysseus was the son of Laertes and the king of Ithaca.
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