Athena | Telemachus | Odysseus

Odysseus and Athena's relationship is like no other. After reading the poem, we can clearly see that not only does she have a bond with Odysseus, but also with many of the other characters involved in the story.

At the start of the book, Athena practically begs Zeus into helping Odysseus get back home. She does it in a wise manner, by asking Zeus questions and sort of persuading him to agree with her and what she wants to do about Odysseus; instead of making him feel forced or ordered around. 

In many occasions, The Bright-Eyed Goddess changes Odysseus appearance in order to help him get through an obstacle in his way of getting home. 

Athena demonstrate in this epic poem that she is a woman of action as much as Odysseus is a man of action and wisdom. She was the mastermind behind the suitor's slaughter by Odysseus and som when he returns home. 

Throughout the book, Athena is also very active in protecting Telemachus, son of Odysseus. She disguises herself as Mentes and personally visits him to encourage him to keep the search for his father and not lose hope.