She didn't. She wanted to help him though because he was smart enough to impress her and convince her to help him on his journey
athena was in love with him
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.
She used to like Percy Jackson's dad Poseidon. Now Odysseus
Athena disguised Odysseus so no one will recognize him.
She treated Odysseus very well. Without Athena, Odysseus would not have made it home.
athena was in love with him
Odysseus prayed to Athena to find love and mercy among the Phaeacians. Odysseus was a cunning, strong warrior. He always thought of clever ways around a situation.
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.
She used to like Percy Jackson's dad Poseidon. Now Odysseus
Athena helps Odysseus as well as Telemachus
Athena disguised Odysseus so no one will recognize him.
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.
Odysseus talk to athena and athena tells him
Athena tells Odysseus to keep his identity a secret until he is ready to kill the suitors. Athena also helps to disguise Odysseus as a beggar.
Athena's first love is often considered to be the hero Odysseus. In various myths, she is depicted as having a deep admiration and affection for him, especially for his intelligence and strategic thinking during the Trojan War. However, their relationship is more complex than romantic love, as Athena often serves as a protector and guide for Odysseus throughout his adventures.
she is very fond of Odysseus, but she was an virgin, so she does not particularly love any of them, reason overrules every time. (to her)