Athena was not a hero, Athena was a goddess. Athena did help heroes such as Heracles, Jason, Odysseus, Perseus, Theseus and others in their endeavors.
Athena is the goddess of war and Odysseus was in the war. It is her responsibility to help him.
She was the goddess of heroes and she favored, Odysseus.
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She directed winds that took him to Phaecia
Athena was not a hero, Athena was a goddess. Athena did help heroes such as Heracles, Jason, Odysseus, Perseus, Theseus and others in their endeavors.
Athena is the goddess of war and Odysseus was in the war. It is her responsibility to help him.
She was the goddess of heroes and she favored, Odysseus.
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Circe, Calypso, Ino, and Nausicaa help Odysseus. Athena helps Odysseus as well.
She directed winds that took him to Phaecia
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Athena helped Odysseus because she admired him and he reminded her of herself. Also because he showed piety and gave her prayers and sacrifices.
No! Poseidon tries to drown Odysseus during his escape from Calypso. Athena and Hermes assist Odysseus.
No. Athena's great wisdom help Odysseus get past Poseidon If she did not help him Odysseus would have been lost at sea because he blinded Poseidon's kid, Polyphemus and that angered Poseidon.
Athena refuses to fight directly, instead relying on Odysseus' warrior spirit to carry the day. She chastises Odysseus when he asks for her help (when she is disguised as Mentor). Athena guides Odysseus' men's spears into their targets, and helps the suitors mostly miss their spear throws.