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So that Odysseus could return home with out being recognized, so he can see what the suitors are doing to his home.

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Q: Why did Athena turn Odysseus into a beggar?
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What did Athena do for the beggar Odysseus?

Athena disguised Odysseus so no one will recognize him.


How did Athena change Odysseus before he went to the swineherd?

Athena disguised Odysseus as an old beggar with her goddess powers.Athena disguised Odysseus as an old beggar with her goddess powers.


Who is the god that turned Odysseus into a beggar?

Athena


What does Athena disguise Odysseus as when he returns to Ithaca?

a beggar


What does Athena tells Odysseus?

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.


How does Athena disguise Odysseus?

she dresses him in rags. she disguises him as a beggar.


How does Athena transform Odysseus?

She makes Odysseus disguises as a beggar so no one will know his true identity.


What does Odysseus do when he introduces himself to his son?

He turns himself into a beggar with Athena's help.


Which Goddess disguises Odysseus as a beggar?

Athena is the goddess that disguises Odysseus as a beggar Athena diguises Odysseus as an old beggar so that he could find out wether or not his wife, Penelope, still loved him. He is also disguised to see whether or not his crew remains loyal to him or not as well.


Who disguises Odysseus to fool the suitors?

Athena disguises Odysseus as a beggar to fool everyone on Ithaca, so that Odysseus can lay his plans.


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.


Why isn't Odysseus recognized when he returns home?

Most people do not recognize Odysseus because Athena has disguised him as a beggar.