Athena disguises herself as a mortal so that may be treated as a mortal, giving advice to other men, as opposed to a god giving orders. In this way, she is better able to test mortals. It is also more fun for her, and it amuses her to become a mortal. It is a way for the gods to show their power, by behaving subtly.
Athena disguised herself as Mentor and a common farm-hand in the Odyssey.
In the Odyssey, she disguises herself many times. Among these are Penelope's sister, Telemakhos, a shepherd girl, Mentor, a little girl, Nausicaa's friend, and a seaman that advises Telemakhos.
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.
mentor and princess Nausica's friend
If Athena helps him, if you read the story it says that he was worried and called for help from Mentor, or Athena in disguise, to help him.
Athena disguised herself as Mentor and a common farm-hand in the Odyssey.
In the Odyssey, she disguises herself many times. Among these are Penelope's sister, Telemakhos, a shepherd girl, Mentor, a little girl, Nausicaa's friend, and a seaman that advises Telemakhos.
He is one of Odysseus' friends.
mentor and princess Nausica's friend
The goddess who goes in disguise to Ithaca is Athena. In Homer's "Odyssey," she takes on the appearance of a mentor, specifically a man named Mentes, to assist Telemachus, the son of Odysseus, in his quest to find his father. Athena's guidance is crucial in helping him navigate the challenges he faces while seeking information about Odysseus's whereabouts.
In the epic poem "The Odyssey," Athena disguises herself as a mentor named Mentes to inform Odysseus of the situation at home and guide him in his return. She reveals herself to Odysseus in his palace in Ithaca after he has arrived back from his long journey.
If Athena helps him, if you read the story it says that he was worried and called for help from Mentor, or Athena in disguise, to help him.
She is there. Disguised as Mentor, who is a close friend to Odysseus. She guides him through everything.
Athena disguises herself as Mentor during the fight between Odysseus and the suitors. After speaking her bit, she transforms herself into a swallow.
Odysseus
I know that she is a goddess but I am guessing because he needed to know who his mentor was.
Athena