Athena Helps Odysseus To Return Home

One of the interesting facts about Athena is she assisted Odysseus in The Odyssey in getting home. Odysseus' journey home was inspired by his son Telemachus. Telemachus inquired of Athena about what had become of his father following the assault of Troy. When Athena asked Odysseus to come home to be with his kid, the Olympian Court granted her request.

Since Athena loved Odysseus and wanted him to go home, she used her cunning to persuade the Olympian Court that Odysseus and Telemachus should be reunited. She was confident that they would agree. When they did, Zeus sent Hermes to send Calypso a letter requesting the release of Odysseus from his captivity so that he may return to his home.

Odysseus encounters numerous difficulties on the road home, but Athena is always there to support him. When Poseidon destroys his ship due to a storm and leaves Odysseus adrift at sea, Athena encourages him to keep swimming. To continue on his voyage home, Odysseus lands on the Phoenician Coast after swimming as Athena instructed.