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She disguised Odysseus as an old beggar, so he couldn't be recognized by anyone on Ithaca.

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Why does Athena have Odysseus be in disguise?

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Who goes with Odysseus into town?

In the epic poem "The Odyssey," Odysseus goes into town accompanied by his loyal son Telemachus, his faithful swineherd Eumaeus, and the goddess Athena in disguise.


Who does Athena disguise herself as in book one?

In book one of the Iliad, she doesn't disguise, but in book one of the Odyssey, she disguises as Mentis.


What does Athena do in The Odyssey?

Athena helps Odysseus defeat the suitors.


What does Athena disguise Odysseus as when he returns to Ithaca?

a beggar


Who meets Odysseus at Ithaca?

Odysseus is greated by a shepherd, which turns out to be Athena in disguise.


What does Athena tells Odysseus?

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.


Why does Athena tell him to disguise himself as a beggar in The Odyssey?

Athena tells Odyssey to disguise himself as a begger to get close to the to his wife and see for him self what has been happeing for the last 16 years


How does Athena disguise Odysseus?

she dresses him in rags. she disguises him as a beggar.


Which goddess goes in disguise to Ithaca?

The goddess who goes in disguise to Ithaca is Athena. In Homer's "Odyssey," she takes on the appearance of a mentor, specifically a man named Mentes, to assist Telemachus, the son of Odysseus, in his quest to find his father. Athena's guidance is crucial in helping him navigate the challenges he faces while seeking information about Odysseus's whereabouts.


How did Athena disguise Odysseus?

She disguises him as a begger, with rags and dirty clothing.


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.