She called her fat.
Athena helps Odysseus as well as Telemachus
Athena disguised Odysseus so no one will recognize him.
She treated Odysseus very well. Without Athena, Odysseus would not have made it home.
Athena was one of the main gods of Ithaca. Odysseus prayed to Athena and eventually befriended her. Athena trusts Odysseus enough to let him see her, unlike other mortals.
Odysseus talk to athena and athena tells him
Athena tells Odysseus to keep his identity a secret until he is ready to kill the suitors. Athena also helps to disguise Odysseus as a beggar.
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I believe it's because Athena pities and likes Odysseus.
Athena, in the guise of Mentor, advised Odysseus to stop the fighting with the kinsmen of the wooers in the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer. She intervened to prevent further bloodshed and restore peace among the men.
Athena and Hermes. Athena helped Odysseus throughout the whole story.Hermes helped Odysseus escape from Circe. I hope this helps
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