Skheria
Odysseus prayed to Athena to find love and mercy among the Phaeacians. Odysseus was a cunning, strong warrior. He always thought of clever ways around a situation.
Athene shrouded Odysseus in a mist to conceal his true identity as he approached the city of the Phaeacians. This divine intervention ensured that no one would recognize him, allowing him to move unnoticed among the people. Additionally, she provided him with guidance on how to approach the Phaeacians and gain their favor without revealing his identity.
Athena, in the guise of Mentor, advised Odysseus to stop the fighting with the kinsmen of the wooers in the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer. She intervened to prevent further bloodshed and restore peace among the men.
Athena I believe!
Nymphs is the collective name of the host of minor goddesses; Persephone had friends among Athene, Artemis, and Hecate.
In the days that the Odyssey describes, most people did not use last names. The Greeks were among those who did not use last names.
companionship
After Odysseus returns, Penelope and Odysseus still face concerns about regaining control of Ithaca from the suitors who have invaded their home and refused to leave. They must also navigate the political and social dynamics within Ithaca to establish Odysseus' authority as the rightful king. Additionally, there may be lingering doubts and suspicions among the people about Odysseus' true identity and intentions.
Antinous insults Odysseus for numerous reasons:One-up manshipTo show his position among men, compared to a lowly beggar.Because Antinous is impatient and does not tolerate Odysseus, his begging, his speeches, or his insults.To attempt to get rid of Odysseus, as he feels a beggar should not be in the company of such men.(When Odysseus asks for the bow) Antinous believes Odysseus is drunk.
Penelope
Irus, a beggar in Homer's "Odyssey," challenges Odysseus to a fight when Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, arrives at the palace of Odysseus. Irus wants to assert his dominance and maintain his status among the other beggars by defeating Odysseus. However, he underestimates Odysseus, who ultimately showcases his strength and skill by defeating Irus in the contest. This confrontation serves to highlight Odysseus's resilience and capabilities even in disguise.
At first he only went to speak to the dead prophet named Teiresias, but he saw other people from his past. among them were Achilles who died in the Trojan war, and was on the Greeks side with Odysseus. He saw Agamemnon and Ajax as well. The most shocking to him tho was his mother, Anticleia. she had killed herself when Odysseus never returned from the Trojan war.