# Philoetius — The Odyssey character guide

> Philoetius in The Odyssey by Homer.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0020-book-xix-ulysses-recognized-by-eurycleia

## Who they are

A loyal cowherd of Ulysses who helps him in the battle against the suitors.

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