Athena shows anger and disappointment when she learns that Odysseus's story is fabricated. She is frustrated that he is not being truthful and is trying to deceive those around him.
a beggar
He was disguised as an old man, by her magic.
Athena disguises Odysseus as a beggar so that he may gain entrance to the palace and murder the suitors. It is through this plan that he can see who he can really trust.
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When Odysseus wakes up on the shore of Ithaca, he meets Athena. He does not know it is Athena, though, because she is disguised.
NONE. Only Odysseus returns to Ithaca.
God
Odysseus is greated by a shepherd, which turns out to be Athena in disguise.
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.
When Odysseus returns to Ithaca, he is disguised as a beggar. This disguise is part of his cunning plan to assess the situation at his home and devise a strategy to reclaim his throne from the suitors who have taken over his household. Athena, the goddess, assists him by ensuring he appears unrecognizable to those who might threaten him.
The first person to approach Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca is Athena disguised as a young shepherd. She warns him that his home is full of enemies and advises him on how to handle the situation.
Athena puts Ithaca in a fog to conceal Odysseus's arrival and protect him as he returns home after his long journey. This divine intervention allows Odysseus to approach his homeland unnoticed, giving him the opportunity to plan his next moves against the suitors who have taken over his household. By shrouding the island in mist, Athena ensures that Odysseus can safely gather information and strategize without immediate threats.