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in this book, why does athene like odysseus soo much more than all the other mortals? I get the idea she's in love with him but theres got to be more than that, anyone?

2007-11-04 15:14:22 · 2 answers · asked by drexelusadly 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore

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Athena sees Odysseus as a kindred spirit. In book 13 she tells him "We're both old hands at the arts of intrigue. Here among mortal men you're far the best at tactics, spinning yarns, and I am famous among the gods for wisdom, cunning wiles too."
(Fagles translation)

2007-11-04 19:26:53 · answer #1 · answered by injanier 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

She likes Odysseus because he uses his head/heart in battle as opposed to just brute strength.

2007-11-04 16:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by br@ini@c 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋