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 told him.
Athena disguised Odysseus so no one will recognize him.
Menelaus, the King of Sparta, interacted with Odysseus primarily during the events of the Trojan War and its aftermath. In Homer's "Odyssey," Odysseus visits Menelaus in Egypt while searching for news of his homecoming. The two share stories of their experiences in the war and the challenges they faced, highlighting their camaraderie and mutual respect. Menelaus provides Odysseus with vital information about his journey and the fates of other Greek heroes.
She treated Odysseus very well. Without Athena, Odysseus would not have made it home.
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.
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Athena told him.
Menelaus thinks highly of odysseus. he respects and honors him.
Menelaus thinks highly of odysseus. he respects and honors him.
One story that King Menelaus told was that on his return from Troy, he was stranded in Egypt and was captured by Proteus. Proteus told King Menelaus that Odysseus was still alive but is held captive on Calypso's island.
Menelaus, King of Sparta, naturtally knows Odysseus, King of Ithaca.
Athena told her father Zeus that Odysseus wanted to go home to see his wife and son so Zeus told Hermes to go and tell Calypso to let Odysseus leave her island. She agreed and told Odysseus to make a boat and she gave him food and wine for his journey
Athena helps Odysseus as well as Telemachus
Athena disguised Odysseus so no one will recognize him.
In Book IV of the Odyssey it's clear that they both feel positively about Odysseus, Helen relates a story which shows his mastery of disguise and Menelaus says Odysseus was a close friend of his and he desperately wants to see him again (as Odysseus has been missing for 10 years), the story of the Trojan horse is also told, showing Odysseus' cunning and intellect. Both of them hgave nothing but praise for him.
She treated Odysseus very well. Without Athena, Odysseus would not have made it home.