Character of Athena in Homers Odyssey :: Homer Odyssey womody

Character of Athena in Homers Odyssey           The gray eye Athena is one of the most additional characters in The Odyssey. First off, how umpteen gray eyed people do you know? That makes her pretty special right there, adding to the fact that she is an Olympian goddess. As all goddesses are pictured, she has a thin figure (not skinny), great brown curling hair which flows from the clearance gently down to her slender waist, perfect toned peach (in classic and Roman myths) skin, and, of course, the big blue shiny eyes which can mesmorize whatsoever mortal at first sight. Thats one special person.         And she doesnt fail to lionise those aspects while helping out ol Odysseus. In addition to her outstanding looks, she has a kind heart. Unlike her brother, Poseidon, she wants Odysseus to pack back home to Ithaka. She also wants Telemahkos to date his father for the first time in decades. She does this very cleve rly. To help Telemakhos generate out of his cowardly childhood, she comes to him as a good friend, encouraging the unripened boy to do what he must and seek out tidings about his father. But when she leaves, she gives a little hint to him that shes actually a goddess by turning into a bird. I think this was a helplessness of Athena. The fact that she constantly showed off to some(prenominal) people that she was indeed a goddess shows that she wants to be praised by all and showing a slight juvenile and soft side on her part.         This can also be understand as a good action in some cases. When Telemakhos knows Athena, a goddess, is on his side, this gives him extra confidence. She also shows a caring side when she turns into many different figures to guide Odysseus through his journey. This shows determination on her part, saying that she unfeignedly wants Odysseus, a brave soldier who fought for good in the Trojan War, to get home to his lov ing family. The way she changes form to try and trick Odysseus from persuasion that he was indeed back home was a test. But he obviously saw through the charade and went to claim his rights back in his palace.         This isnt the only way she helps Odysseus and Telemakhos.