Philoetius

Philoetius

In Greek mythology, Philoetius, was Odysseus' cowherd and friend before he left for the Trojan War.

When Odysseus returns, Philoetius, along with Telemachus and Eumaeus, works with Odysseus to kill the suitors in Odysseus' palace.


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