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No, Athena really liked Odysseuss' wit and cleverness.

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Q: Why was Athena odysseus's mentor?
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Who is Odysseus mentor?

Athena


In The Odyssey who is mentor?

He is one of Odysseus' friends.


Who does Athena as mentor pray to?

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.


What did Athena mentor?

Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, the arts, industry, justice and skill.


Who is one of Athena's disguises?

Athena disguised herself as Mentor and a common farm-hand in the Odyssey.


What are Athena's disguises in The Odyssey?

mentor and princess Nausica's friend


What was odysseus's main concerns in terms of defeating the suitors?

If Athena helps him, if you read the story it says that he was worried and called for help from Mentor, or Athena in disguise, to help 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.


Who is Athena disguised as when Odysseus fights the suitors?

Athena disguises herself as Mentor during the fight between Odysseus and the suitors. After speaking her bit, she transforms herself into a swallow.


Why does Athena now reveal herself to Odysseus?

I know that she is a goddess but I am guessing because he needed to know who his mentor was.


How does Telemachos receive Athena?

Telemachus receives Athena in the guise of Mentor, a family friend. He initially does not recognize her divine identity but welcomes her help and guidance in dealing with the suitors in his home.


Where is Athena during book 3 of the odyssey?

She is there. Disguised as Mentor, who is a close friend to Odysseus. She guides him through everything.