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Why does Athena want to help Odysseus get back home in the Odyssey?
Athena is the goddess of war and Odysseus was in the war. It is her responsibility to help him.
Why would Athena help Odysseus?
She was the goddess of heroes and she favored, Odysseus.
What motivated Athena to help Odysseus?
Fat
What does Athena do during the battle with the suitors?
Athena first takes the form of Mentor. When Odysseus calls to her for help, she berates him for being so weak and needing to call on the gods for help. She takes the form of a swallow and watches the battle from the rafters. When the suitors throw their spears at Odysseus and his men, she makes the spears mostly miss. Further, she helps guides Odysseus and his men's spears into the suitors. Finally, Athena holds up her Aegis, making the suitors cower and despair as Odysseus and his men slaughter them.
How did Athena help Odysseus?
She directed winds that took him to Phaecia
Why does Athena want to help Odysseus get back home in the Odyssey?
Athena is the goddess of war and Odysseus was in the war. It is her responsibility to help him.
Why would Athena help Odysseus?
She was the goddess of heroes and she favored, Odysseus.
List at least five images or events from Odysseus's battle with the suitors?
he shoots antinous in the throat (to start the battle) Odysseus asks Athena for help, but Athena says Odysseus must prove himself first Odysseus and his fellow fighters throw four spears that hit, while the opponents' miss. this is Athena's doing a dark cloud takes the shape of Athena's shield over the suitors, and omen of death Hermes comes and leads the suitors' ghosts to the underworld
What motivated Athena to help Odysseus?
Fat
What does Athena do during the battle with the suitors?
Athena first takes the form of Mentor. When Odysseus calls to her for help, she berates him for being so weak and needing to call on the gods for help. She takes the form of a swallow and watches the battle from the rafters. When the suitors throw their spears at Odysseus and his men, she makes the spears mostly miss. Further, she helps guides Odysseus and his men's spears into the suitors. Finally, Athena holds up her Aegis, making the suitors cower and despair as Odysseus and his men slaughter them.
What three women help Odysseus on his journey?
Circe, Calypso, Ino, and Nausicaa help Odysseus. Athena helps Odysseus as well.
What reason does Athena give for Zeus not to be upset with Odysseus?
Athena tells Zeus that Odysseus is favored by the gods because of his resourcefulness, bravery, and intelligence. She reminds Zeus of Odysseus's loyalty to him and his role in winning the Trojan War, which should make him deserving of help on his journey home.
How did Athena help Odysseus?
She directed winds that took him to Phaecia
Who does Odysseus trust to help him defeat the suitors?
Telemachus and Athena
What god does Odysseus ask for help from when attacking antinous?
Athena
Why did Athena help Odysseus?
Athena helped Odysseus because she admired him and he reminded her of herself. Also because he showed piety and gave her prayers and sacrifices.
Why doesn't Athena help Odysseus in his fight with the suitors?
Athena does help Odysseus in his fight against the suitors, just not directly.She helps Odysseus' side's spears find their targets and helps the suitors miss theirs. Further she helps motivate Odysseus reclaim his battle-like demeanour in the face of so many men.Athena wishes for Odysseus to have the glory himself, and for him to remember what it was like to be a fierce warrior like that in the Trojan war. She chastises him for calling for Mentor's help, likening him to a coward.
