Euryclea
Americannoun
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Then by the aid of Euryclea, his faithful old nurse, he robed himself in garments fit for the shoulders of a king, and prepared to meet the queen.
From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 4 by Sylvester, Charles Herbert
Closely interwoven with the plot of the Odyssey is the aged and touching figure of the faithful slave Euryclea, who by her devotion has become a member of the family she serves.
From Greek Women by Carroll, Mitchell
He ceased, and, in obedience to his will, Calling the ancient Euryclea forth, His nurse, Telemachus enjoin’d her thus.
From The Odyssey of Homer by Cowper, William
Euryclea, Telemachus says you are to close the doors of the women's apartments.
From The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original by Butler, Samuel
Telemachus! bid Euryclea come Quickly, the nurse, to whom I would impart The purpose which now occupies me most.
From The Odyssey of Homer by Cowper, William
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