2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/77196We discuss the eigenvalue problem for 2x2 and 3x3 octonionic Hermitian matrices. In both cases, we give the general solution for real eigenvalues, and we show there are also solutions with non-real eigenvalues.plain TeX (uses AMS fonts), 18 pages, 1 PS figure included with epsfRings and Algebras15A33 (Primary) 15A18, 17A35, 17C99 (Secondary)text