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In The Odyssey who does Mentes use as an example of someone who avenged his father's death with the approval of the Furies?

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How does Telemachus show hospitality in The Odyssey?

He's really hospitable to Mentes (Athena) when she visits him in the first book. he welcomes her and feeds her, then offers her a place to stay and a gift to for her journey.


Who was Odysseus mentor?

mentes


Who was Odysseus's mentor?

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Who does Athena disguise herself as in book one?

In book one of the Iliad, she doesn't disguise, but in book one of the Odyssey, she disguises as Mentis.


Who is Athena disguised as when she appears to Telemachus?

Mentes


Why does Athena come to Telemakhos in the form of Mentes?

Mentes was an old family friend of Odysseus' family, so Athena disguised herself as Mentes to go talk to Telemakhos. She needed to talk to Telemakhos and tell him to become a man and go look for news of Telemakhos' father, Odysseus.


How does Athena present herself to Telemakhos?

She disguises herself as Telemachus's family friend, Mentes. She wants to convince Mentes to confront his mother's suitors, and for him to search for his father Odysseus.


Why does Athena disguise herself as Mentes?

Ah, what a lovely question! Athena disguises herself as Mentes to guide and protect Odysseus, offering him wisdom and support during his journey. Just like a gentle brushstroke on a canvas, she helps him navigate challenges and find his way back home, showing that even in disguise, her care and guidance shine through.


Athena appears to odyssueses son?

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Mentes........why arent you'll smart like me


What is the motto of IE University?

IE University's motto is 'Unus Mundus Mentes Diversae'.