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.
athlene athena
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.
Odysseus returns to Ithaca in disguise as part of his own plan to test the loyalties of the men and women of Ithaca.
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.
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.