According to ancient Greek literature, when Odysseus arrived home after an absence of 20 years, disguised as a beggar, who was the only one to recognize him?

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The only person who recognizes him is his old nurse, Eurycleia, but she swears not to disclose his secret.

You can read a whole summary of Homer's "The Odyssey" at Sparknotes.

WHile I agree with your answer, I think that he was recognized before that...by whom? (I'm not going to read the whole thing again, so let's see what you think when someone else answers.)

Wasn't it his old blind dog? (Sniff!)

Yes, it was 'spit's ancestor. A fine family, good breeding, wot ?

Lamentably for them, Penelope's suitors didn't recognize him.