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Athena goes to Ithaca to assist Odysseus' son, Telemachus, in his quest to find his father, who has been missing since the Trojan War. Disguised as a mentor, she encourages Telemachus to seek information about Odysseus' whereabouts and to stand up against the suitors who are occupying their home. Her guidance is crucial in helping Telemachus grow into a confident leader and ultimately sets the stage for Odysseus' eventual return. Athena's intervention reflects her role as a protector of heroes and her deep connection to the family of Odysseus.
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What does Athena disguise Odysseus as when he returns to Ithaca?
a beggar
What assurance does Athena give to telemachus?
That his father is not dead and is in Ithaca
Why did Athena go to Ithaca?
Athena went to Ithaca to assist Odysseus's son, Telemachus, in his quest to find his father, who was missing after the Trojan War. Disguised as a mentor, she encouraged Telemachus to seek knowledge about Odysseus's fate and provided guidance in confronting the suitors vying for his mother's hand. Athena's intervention was crucial in helping Telemachus grow into a strong leader and ultimately reuniting him with Odysseus.
Why did Athena favor Odysseus?
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.
How does Athena disguise Odysseus when he returns to Ithaca?
He was disguised as an old man, by her magic.
Who had told Odysseus that he had arrived in Ithaca?
athlene athena
Who meets odysseus on the beach of Ithaca?
When Odysseus wakes up on the shore of Ithaca, he meets Athena. He does not know it is Athena, though, because she is disguised.
Who is departing Ithaca in the opening of Book I of the Odyssey?
Athena
What does Athena disguise Odysseus as when he returns to Ithaca?
a beggar
Who journeys to Ithaca with telemakhos and his companions?
athena helps him
What assurance does Athena give to telemachus?
That his father is not dead and is in Ithaca
What does Athena warn telemachus about?
The ambush of suitors waiting in Ithaca
Book 1 of the Odyssey opens as is departing the scene in Ithaca?
Athena
Who meets Odysseus on the beach in Ithaca?
Athena- disguised as a young Ithacan.
Why did Athena go to Ithaca?
Athena went to Ithaca to assist Odysseus's son, Telemachus, in his quest to find his father, who was missing after the Trojan War. Disguised as a mentor, she encouraged Telemachus to seek knowledge about Odysseus's fate and provided guidance in confronting the suitors vying for his mother's hand. Athena's intervention was crucial in helping Telemachus grow into a strong leader and ultimately reuniting him with Odysseus.
Why did Athena favor Odysseus?
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.
How does Athena disguise Odysseus when he returns to Ithaca?
He was disguised as an old man, by her magic.
