Athena favored Odysseus because she sees many of her own characteristics in him. He is intelligent, intuitive, resourceful, and strong. These are all things she admires in him because of her role in the Greek world.
Athena disguised Odysseus so no one will recognize him.
Athena makes Odysseus more handsome so that Nausikaa will give him clothes, food, and shelter.
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.
She makes Odysseus disguises as a beggar so no one will know his true identity.
Athena disguised Odysseus so no one will recognize him.
Athena helps Odysseus as well as Telemachus
Athena makes Odysseus more handsome so that Nausikaa will give him clothes, food, and shelter.
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.
She makes Odysseus disguises as a beggar so no one will know his true identity.
Odysseus talk to athena and athena tells him
Athena disguises Odysseus as a beggar to fool everyone on Ithaca, so that Odysseus can lay his plans.
I think that Odysseus preyed to Athena because she was the goddess of wisdom so he would prey so he can gain wisdom and to help him scheme for a war plan against the Trojans.
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
I believe it's because Athena pities and likes Odysseus.