Athena

=Athena=



1. What does Athena say or do?

In Book XXII, Athena once again comes to the aid of Odysseus by urging him to battle the suitors and free his wife, Penelope, from their pressure to make her choose a husband.

2. How does Athena exhibit intellectual and/or physical strength?

Athena exhibits intellectual strength by telling Odysseus that he has battled before and now his final battle against the suitors in order to free his wife from the suitors needs his full effort.

She exhibits physical strength by using her divine powers to cause the weapons of the suitors to miss Odysseus.

3. What do others think about Athena?

Odysseus is grateful to be in her favor and continually offers her sacrifices. Poseidon is angered by her, because she helps Odysseus when he would like to see him dead.

4. How do I feel about the character?

Athena is a fantastic god for Odysseus to have in his corner. She is a protector, helps Odysseus get home, and provides moral support when he feels defeated. It's interesting to me that Poseidon is not able to defeat Odysseus even though he is more powerful than Athena.