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Athena puts Odysseus in disguise because he was away from home too long (about 20 years) and many things have changed over the years. Being in disguise allows him to test people's loyalty and to see who he can trust. Also, there are many uninvited suitors staying at his palace, eating his food and sleeping in his home. Not only do they want to kill Odysseus and his son, they want to take over his property as well. In addition to that they are fighting over who gets to marry his wife. There are too many suitors, if he fights alone, he'll be outnumbered. That's why being in disguise enables him to secretly plan and prepare with those who he can trust, to launch a surprise attack on the suitors and drive them out of his palace.
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What would have happened if Odysseus did not arrive in a disguise?
Odysseus would not have been able to determine who was loyal. The suitors might be unprepared to ambush him. The suitors might be prepared to kill Telemachus. The suitors might be prepared to run away.
Why does Athena have Odysseus be in disguise?
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How does Odysseus know to return to Ithaca in disguise?
Odysseus returns to Ithaca in disguise as part of his own plan to test the loyalties of the men and women of Ithaca.
What disguise does Odysseus assume?
Odysseus dressed up as an old beggar when he returned to Ithica.
Why is Odysseus in a disguise?
So he can make it home, safely.
What would have happened if Odysseus did not arrive in a disguise?
Odysseus would not have been able to determine who was loyal. The suitors might be unprepared to ambush him. The suitors might be prepared to kill Telemachus. The suitors might be prepared to run away.
Who meets Odysseus at Ithaca?
Odysseus is greated by a shepherd, which turns out to be Athena in disguise.
Why does Athena have Odysseus be in disguise?
go to cliffnotes.com
How does Odysseus know to return to Ithaca in disguise?
Odysseus returns to Ithaca in disguise as part of his own plan to test the loyalties of the men and women of Ithaca.
What disguise does Odysseus assume?
Odysseus dressed up as an old beggar when he returned to Ithica.
What does Athena disguise Odysseus as when he returns to Ithaca?
a beggar
Why is Odysseus in a disguise?
So he can make it home, safely.
Who is the first to recognize Odysseus through his disguise?
Argos
How does Athena disguise Odysseus?
she dresses him in rags. she disguises him as a beggar.
In The Odyssey what did Athena disguise Odysseus as?
She disguised Odysseus as an old beggar, so he couldn't be recognized by anyone on Ithaca.
How did Athena disguise Odysseus?
She disguises him as a begger, with rags and dirty clothing.
Who knows Odysseus is disguised as he goes into his own castle?
Besides the gods, only his son Telemachus is aware of Odysseus' disguise.
