she turned him into an old dude so that no one could recongize him but his son.
a beggar
Athena was one of the main gods of Ithaca. Odysseus prayed to Athena and eventually befriended her. Athena trusts Odysseus enough to let him see her, unlike other mortals.
He was disguised as an old man, by her magic.
She disguised Odysseus as an old beggar, so he couldn't be recognized by anyone on Ithaca.
Odysseus was on the island of Ogygia when Athena informed Menelaus about him. At that time, he was being held captive by the nymph Calypso, who had fallen in love with him. Athena, advocating for Odysseus, sought to encourage Menelaus to help in his return home to Ithaca.
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When Odysseus wakes up on the shore of Ithaca, he meets Athena. He does not know it is Athena, though, because she is disguised.
a beggar
Odysseus is greated by a shepherd, which turns out to be Athena in disguise.
Athena was one of the main gods of Ithaca. Odysseus prayed to Athena and eventually befriended her. Athena trusts Odysseus enough to let him see her, unlike other mortals.
Athena- disguised as a young Ithacan.
He was disguised as an old man, by her magic.
Athena disguises Odysseus as a beggar to fool everyone on Ithaca, so that Odysseus can lay his plans.
She disguised Odysseus as an old beggar, so he couldn't be recognized by anyone on Ithaca.
Athena puts Ithaca in a fog to conceal Odysseus's arrival and protect him as he returns home after his long journey. This divine intervention allows Odysseus to approach his homeland unnoticed, giving him the opportunity to plan his next moves against the suitors who have taken over his household. By shrouding the island in mist, Athena ensures that Odysseus can safely gather information and strategize without immediate threats.
Odysseus was on the island of Ogygia when Athena informed Menelaus about him. At that time, he was being held captive by the nymph Calypso, who had fallen in love with him. Athena, advocating for Odysseus, sought to encourage Menelaus to help in his return home to Ithaca.
Athena advises Telemachus to leave Ithaca and travel on a journey to find his father, Odysseus