No It was never revealed the he had any knowlege that he was speaking to Athena.
*** You are wrong... I just read it. "Though he said this, his heart knew he had met the deathless goddess: she had been his guest."
Maybe you should check yourself. Just saying.
Actually I did not. When correctly interpreted, while speaking with Athena, Telemachus was not aware that it was the goddess herself. It was after the interlude that he felt he had spoken with Athena herself. It never difinitivly says yes he knew it was Athena or not. Perhaps I'm splitting hairs, but having read The Odyssey several times, and written numerous papers on the subject I feel pretty confident with my answer. I beg pardon, I dont mean to sound like a snot.
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He tells Athena. He follows Athena at a distance. He repeats Athena's prayer-word for word.
Athena disguises herself as Mentor when she visits Telemachus in Homer's "Odyssey." Mentor is an old friend of Odysseus and a trusted advisor, which allows Athena to provide guidance and encouragement to Telemachus as he embarks on his quest to find his father. This disguise symbolizes Athena's role as a protector and guide for the young hero.
At first Telemachus thought Odysseus was an old beggar, but when Athena made Odysseus appear majestic, and instantly changed his clothing, Telemachus thought he was talking to a god.
Athena pretended to be the character Mentes, an old family friend of Odysseus, when she first met Telemachus in Homer's "The Odyssey." Disguised as Mentes, she provided guidance and encouragement to Telemachus, urging him to seek news of his father and take action against the suitors occupying their home. This encounter plays a crucial role in Telemachus's journey towards maturity and taking responsibility for his family's legacy.
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He tells Athena. He follows Athena at a distance. He repeats Athena's prayer-word for word.
Athena disguises herself as Mentor when she visits Telemachus in Homer's "Odyssey." Mentor is an old friend of Odysseus and a trusted advisor, which allows Athena to provide guidance and encouragement to Telemachus as he embarks on his quest to find his father. This disguise symbolizes Athena's role as a protector and guide for the young hero.
Telemachus is nervous about talking to Nestor because he is unsure of how he will be received and lacks experience in social interactions. Additionally, Telemachus is intimidated by Nestor's reputation and wisdom, making him feel anxious about their conversation.
At first Telemachus thought Odysseus was an old beggar, but when Athena made Odysseus appear majestic, and instantly changed his clothing, Telemachus thought he was talking to a god.
is telemachus willing to let athena help him?why or why not?
I think that an example of "the call to adventure" plays out in Telemachus' odyssey. I recall it was Athena who pushes Telemachus to sail out in search of new of his father, a risky maneuver because of the perils he could face in open sea, and the suitors that plot to kill him on his way back.
In The Odyssey, Penelope, Odysseus's wife, is looking for him. She remains faithful to him for 20 years while he is away at war and on his journey home. His son, Telemachus, also goes in search of him.
In book one of the Iliad, she doesn't disguise, but in book one of the Odyssey, she disguises as Mentis.
He's really hospitable to Mentes (Athena) when she visits him in the first book. he welcomes her and feeds her, then offers her a place to stay and a gift to for her journey.
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