Telemachus learns from Athena that his father, Odysseus, is not only alive but also a heroic figure deserving of respect and admiration. Athena encourages him to embark on a journey to seek information about Odysseus’s whereabouts, instilling in him a sense of purpose and courage. Through Athena’s guidance, Telemachus gains insight into his father's legacy and the importance of stepping into his own role as a leader. This journey marks Telemachus's transformation from a passive boy into a more assertive young man.
Athena is in disguise and persuades telemachus to find his father
It was Telemachus
Athena helps Telemachus by telling him that his father is not dead. She also tells him to seek information about his father from Menelaus and King Nestor.
Athena
That his father is not dead and is in Ithaca
Telemachus
Athena is in disguise and persuades telemachus to find his father
It was Telemachus
Athena helps Telemachus by telling him that his father is not dead. She also tells him to seek information about his father from Menelaus and King Nestor.
Athena
Athena advises Telemachus to leave Ithaca and travel on a journey to find his father, Odysseus
That his father is not dead and is in Ithaca
athena
Athena encourages Telemachus to go on a journey to see if his father Odysseus is still alive and when he finishes this journey to go and kill the suitors.
He at first does not believe it is actually his father.....then his father explains that Athena disguised him and then Telemachus is overjoyed of course!
Athena tells him to go to Nestor and then to go to Menalos
Athena travels to Ithaca to talk to Telemachus, and she plans to help him by telling him that his father is most likely still alive, and that he will return. She tells him that he needs to get rid of the suitors and to travel to Pylos and Sparta to ask for news of his father.