Athena the Greek goddess of wisdom, household crafts, and war, was a multifaceted deity. While associated with war, Athena emphasized not blood lust and violence, but strategy, skill, and justice. In the Odyssey Athena is portrayed as smart and strategic in helping the protagonist Odysseus.
Amphinomos Sometimes spelled Amphinomus. The good suitor, relatively speaking: his "heart saddened within him, shaking his head, for in his spirit he saw the evil" (18.153-54). Penelope seems to recognize this, as does Odysseus; he even warns Amphinomos to get out before the slaughter. Unfortunately, Athene wants everyone to die.
Athena disguised as a random Phaeacian man, applauds Odysseus' efforts and this actually serves to assuage Odysseus' anger. In a better mood now, Odysseus offers to take on anyone who wants to
Analysis Books 21–22. The dramatic scene in which Odysseus effortlessly strings the bow is justly famous. The bow gives double meaning to the revelation scene, for the beggar’s success not only implies his true identity as Odysseus but reveals his inherent superiority to the suitors. Since the bow gives Odysseus a weapon in hand, it also
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