Several of MacDonald's parallels have been omitted because I found them problematic, and some of my own have been added. Penelope listens to Odysseus explain omens. Mark Chapters 13 and 14 Hero is asked about omens or signs. Hero explains omens. At that time men will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.
Understanding comes from a tree.
Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door. Reference to something that will not occur before the return. Masters of the house are discussed. Woman who anoints hero is also the only one to know who he really is. Author makes the anointing woman a heroine in name or in deed.