Character of Athena in Homer's Odyssey:
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Character of Athena in Homer's Odyssey
The "gray eyed" Athena is one of the most special characters in The
Odyssey. First off, how many 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 head gently down to her
slender waist, perfect toned peach (in Greek and Roman myths) skin, and, of
course, the big blue shiny eyes which can mesmorize any mortal at first
sight. That's one special person.
And she doesn't fail to keep 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 get back home to Ithaka.
She also wants Telemahkos to meet his father for the first time in decades.
She does this very cleverly. To help Telemakhos grow out of his cowardly
childhood, she comes to him as a good friend, encouraging the young boy to
do what he must and seek out news about his father. But when she leaves,
she gives a little hint to him that she's actually a goddess by turning
into a bird. I think this was a weakness of Athena. The fact that she
constantly showed off to many people that she was indeed a goddess shows
that she wants to be praised by all and showing a slight immature and soft
side on her part.
This can also be interpreted 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 really wants Odysseus, a brave soldier who fought
for good in the Trojan War, to get home to his loving family. The way she
changes form to try and trick Odysseus from thinking 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 isn't the only way she helps Odysseus and Telemakhos. She goes
to Zeus and talks to him about what should become of Odysseus. And of
course Poseidon, the "evil" lord of the oceans, wants him dead. And despite
the fact that she would be going against another Olympian, she stands with
Odysseus to the end. She protects him from the flying spears from the
suitors and from an invasion from the Myceneans (?). She also helps the two
rivals solve their matters peacefully and guides them during the peace
treaty.
Athena's character shows little change from the beginning of this
story until the end. She was always trying her best to help Odysseus reach
his home and Telemakhos to find word about his father. Even though at times
she couldn't assist Odysseus and Telemahkos, she has done enough to bring
them back home safe and reunite the family. Yet, in the beginning, she does
talk to the characters a bit more, and by the end, you can only see her
talk to Zeus, and Odysseus for a while. Still, she does receive the praise,
attention, and worship she desires and deserves.
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