She only helped him once, because he held her sacred to him.
At the beginning of the Odyssey, Poseidon is in Ethiopia.That's why Athena brings up Odysseus with Zeus at that point, so that Poseidon can't interfere.
She disguised Odysseus as an old beggar, so he couldn't be recognized by anyone on Ithaca.
In The Odyssey, Homer refers to Athena as the "Grey-eyed goddess."So, it is assumed they are grey.
Athena was in a myth with her and Medusa. Medusa thought of herself so much prettier than Athena so then she cursed her into having snake hair.
She has an active involvement in the storyline, whereas Penelope, although significant, is sidelined as she is so far from the action. Athena is significant as she is so engaged and actively involved in the storyline that she becomes more significant than most characters.
odysseus is a very smart person and he is a great warrior and those two things could be majorly because of Athena, the god of war and wisdom. when Odysseus finally gets back to his home but the suitors are there Athena turns his appearance into a beggar so that he can go into his house and mingle with the suitors
Athena usually carried an Aigis clock, shield and spear. The spear was called a pallein, Athena was connected with various personas called Pallas so much so her name could be rendered as Pallas Athena.
Athena helps Odysseus because he is her favorite mortal. She admires his cunning mind and his devotion to his family. Additionally, Athena supports Odysseus as part of her larger role as the protector of heroes and the upholder of justice.
Anticlea, who pined for her son so much that it resulted in her death
Athena's actions are clever, witty and adroit. Her actions help Odysseus fulfill his prophecy to return home and restore his rule. Without her help, Odysseus would not have been able to leave Calypso's island in the first place so every thing she does is for the greater good.
Because he doesn't interfere
not letting them do any trade what so ever with the french