I think that Odysseus preyed to Athena because she was the goddess of wisdom so he would prey so he can gain wisdom and to help him scheme for a war plan against the Trojans.
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.
I believe it's because Athena pities and likes Odysseus.
Athena
When she is disguised as mentor, Athena does not pray to anybody. It is Odysseus that prays to her! He prays for her help in getting him home to see his beloved wife, Penelope.
He prayed to Athena
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.
Athena
I believe it's because Athena pities and likes Odysseus.
Athena
Athena