In Homer's "Odyssey," Athena visits Nausicaa in a dream and tells her to go do her laundry at the river the next day so she can meet Odysseus, who will help her return home. This subliminal message encourages Nausicaa to take action that will lead to her meeting Odysseus and ultimately furthering his journey.
In a dream she tells her to wash her clothes at the river the next day.
Athena tells Nausicaa to wash the palace laundry in the morning.
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she gets a dream from Athena and goes to meet naked Odysseus as shes naked
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Circe, Calypso, Ino, and Nausicaa help Odysseus. Athena helps Odysseus as well.
Nausicaa. or ship-burner. In a dream. Thereby she is by the sea when Odysseus, the shipwrecked, wakes.
Nausicaa, emboldened by Athena, first greets the naked Odysseus whom has washed upon the island of Scheria.
athena is medusa's enemy because athena turned medusa into a horrible gorgon when she was caught sleeping with poseidon in her temple
Nausicaa is not scared of Odysseus because she sees him as a stranger in need of help, not as a threat. Additionally, Odysseus approaches her with humility and respect, making her feel comfortable and safe in his presence. Nausicaa's kindness and compassion towards Odysseus also play a role in her lack of fear towards him.