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Why does Athena come to Telemakhos in the form of Mentes?
Mentes was an old family friend of Odysseus' family, so Athena disguised herself as Mentes to go talk to Telemakhos. She needed to talk to Telemakhos and tell him to become a man and go look for news of Telemakhos' father, Odysseus.
What instructions does Odysseus give to telemakhos?
Odysseus instructs Telemakhos to gather a crew and confront the suitors who have invaded their home, urging him to take action to reclaim his birthright. He advises Telemakhos to seek information about his father's whereabouts and to be cautious in dealing with others during his journey. Additionally, Odysseus encourages Telemakhos to seek guidance from trusted elders along the way.
In The Odyssey why does Athena travel to Telemakhos?
because Odysseus has been missing for years and Telemakhos is his son. She sends him on a quest to find information to find Odysseus.
Who was Telemakhos in the epic poem Odyssey?
He was the son of Odysseus.
Who journeys to Ithaca with telemakhos and his companions?
athena helps him
Where did the word mentor originate from?
The word "mentor" derives from a name, Mentor. He was the son of Alkimos and in his old age, a friend to Odysseos. Because of their relationship, Mentor was left in charge of the education of Odysseos' son, Telemakhos. When Athena visited Telemakhos to encourage him to stand up to his mother's suitors, it was in the guise of Mentor.
How old was Telemakhos when Odysseus returned from Troy?
20. Telemakhos was about a month old when Odysseus departed. He was gone for 20 years (10 at war and 10 at sea), so when Odysseus returned he was about 20.
As whom does Athena disguise herself?
In the Odyssey, she disguises herself many times. Among these are Penelope's sister, Telemakhos, a shepherd girl, Mentor, a little girl, Nausicaa's friend, and a seaman that advises Telemakhos.
Who is Medon in The Odyssey?
He is the herald (town messenger) of Ithaca. When Odysseus comes back to Ithaca, his hometown, Telemakhos (Odysseus' son) tells Odysseus not to kill him. Unlike the suitors, he cared for Telemakhos while his father was away and remained loyal to Odysseus. Therefore, he was not killed in Book XXII.
What prompts Telemachus to call an assembly?
Athena tells Telemakhos to call an assembly to show his first steps of his coming of age.
How does Athena present herself to Telemakhos?
She disguises herself as Telemachus's family friend, Mentes. She wants to convince Mentes to confront his mother's suitors, and for him to search for his father Odysseus.
What is another name for shale?
Another name for shale is mudstone
