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Athena often disguises herself as various characters in Greek mythology, most notably as a mentor or guide. One of her most famous disguises is that of Mentor, an older friend of Odysseus, whom she takes on to assist Telemachus in "The Odyssey." Additionally, she sometimes appears as a young woman or a traveler to provide wisdom and aid to heroes like Perseus and Odysseus. Her disguises reflect her role as a goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare.

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