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Argos (dog)

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In Homer's Odyssey, Argos (; Ancient Greek: Ἄργος), sometimes referred to as Argus, is Odysseus's faithful dog. Bred to be a hunting dog before Odysseus leaves for the Trojan War, Argos is neglected after Odysseus is presumed dead. Twenty years later, Odysseus returns to Ithaca and finds him lying in piles of manure, immobile from old age and neglect, and infested with parasites. When Argos sees Odysseus, he immediately recognizes him, dropping his ears and wagging his tail. Disguised as a beggar, Odysseus cannot greet his dog without revealing his identity, but secretly weeps. Upon seeing his master return home, Argos dies.

Argos Ἄργος Odysseus and Argos reunite, Thirty More Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin (1905) SpeciesDog SexMale Notable roleHunting dog Known forWaiting faithfully for Odysseus to return to Ithaca OwnerOdysseus ResidenceIthaca In Homer's Odyssey, Argos (; Ancient Greek: Ἄργος), sometimes referred to as Argus, is Odysseus's faithful dog. Bred to be a hunting dog before Odysseus leaves for the Trojan War, Argos is neglected after Odysseus is presumed dead. Twenty years later, Odysseus returns to Ithaca and finds him lying in piles of manure, immobile from old age and neglect, and…

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