Monday, November 30, 2009

Quote 2; Book 13

Book 13 (p. 296) (lines 335-343)

"Come, enough of this now. We're both old hands at the arts of intrigue. Here among mortal men you're far the best at tactics, spinning yarns, and I am famous among the gods for wisdom, cunning wiles, too. Ah but you never recognized me, did you? Pallas Athena, daughter of Zeus-who always stands beside you, shields you in every exploit: thanks to me the Phaeacians all embraced you warmly."

-Athena 

Response.. 

Here, Athena admits to everything. She confesses to Odysseus that she's always beside him no matter what. Aiding him, guiding him, and making sure he's safe. From this one must assume that Athena even likes Odysseus. She never forgets about him. It seems as if he's her main focus. 

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