Zeus mocks at the mortals, s the
constantly blame he and the gods for all the trouble in the land. Zeus ponders Odysseus
and his troubled journey, showing mercy, Zeus allows Athena to help Telemachus.
His reasons for doing so are these, he likes Odysseus, and he is the smartest, noblest,
and fearless of mortals. He tells Athena
to disguise herself and to go to Telemachus to help him track down his father.
Zeus knows his power and ability, along the way Zeus help inform Athena of what
she must do to help Telemachus. So, during the meeting held by the suitors on Penelope’s
marriage, Zeus instructs Athena to show them a warning. This warning is two
eagles fighting. This means that Odysseus’s return is eminent, and that if the
suitors do not back off they will be punished.
Athena disguised then travels with Telemachus
to Pylos to meet with King Nestor. At Pylos, Zeus instructs Athena to give
courage to Telemachus, as he confronts Nestor, for he will need it to earn respect,
and show his seriousness. As Nestor tells Telemachus the recollection of the
last time Odyseus was here Zeus ponders what he shall tell Athena to do next to
help Telemachus. Nestor, the impressed by Telemachus, sends his son with him on
a land journey to Sparta. Zeus then tells Athena to stay with Telemachus’s ship
and crew for protection. Although Zeus is angered that Athena revealed he identity.
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