She treated Odysseus very well. Without Athena, Odysseus would not have made it home.
Athena is the goddess of war and Odysseus was in the war. It is her responsibility to help him.
Athena
The goddess Athena helps Odysseus the most in his journey back home.
Athena tells Zeus about Odysseus' situation. Zeus orders Hermes to make Calypso help Odysseus to get away. (Why did you not read book 5, your home assignment?)
She treated Odysseus very well. Without Athena, Odysseus would not have made it home.
In the epic poem "The Odyssey," Athena disguises herself as a mentor named Mentes to inform Odysseus of the situation at home and guide him in his return. She reveals herself to Odysseus in his palace in Ithaca after he has arrived back from his long journey.
Athena is the goddess of war and Odysseus was in the war. It is her responsibility to help him.
Athena
The goddess Athena helps Odysseus the most in his journey back home.
Athena tells Zeus about Odysseus' situation. Zeus orders Hermes to make Calypso help Odysseus to get away. (Why did you not read book 5, your home assignment?)
The first person to approach Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca is Athena disguised as a young shepherd. She warns him that his home is full of enemies and advises him on how to handle the situation.
So that Odysseus could return home with out being recognized, so he can see what the suitors are doing to his home.
Most people do not recognize Odysseus because Athena has disguised him as a beggar.
Athena begs her father Zeus to allow her to aid Odysseus, so he can go home to his family. She says,"My own heart is broken for Odysseus". Athena goes as far as enhancing his appearance so that Princess Nausikaa will be sure to help him reach home. Once Odysseus reaches the city that Nausikaa leads him to, Athena "pours a sea fog" around him to protect him, and she takes on the form of a small girl in order to show him the way to the palace. Once Athena leads Odysseus home to Ithaka, she disguises herself as a sheperd boy and makes conversation with her beloved Odysseus. However, she eventually transforms herself into her natural state.
Athena is the goddess who protects and assists Odysseus in Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey." She guides and supports him throughout his journey, often intervening on his behalf with the other gods. Athena's favor is a key factor in Odysseus's eventual success in returning home to Ithaca.
Athena and Odysseus plan for his return to Ithaca and how to overthrow the suitors who have taken over his palace in his absence. Athena helps guide Odysseus throughout his journey and ultimately aids him in reclaiming his home and family. They work together to outwit the suitors and bring about his final victory.