Athena, the goddess of wisdom, inspires and interests me in The Odyssey. She is a strong woman-she is smart, helpful, and she isn't afraid to speak her mind, whether it be to Telemachus or to Zeus.
Athena also plays an essential role in Telemachus' quest to find news of his father. It really struck me that she went to such great lengths to help him. First, she came down from the heavens and visited Telemachus to give him advice. But she doesn't stop there-she helps him gather crew members and she leads the ship to Pylos. Once there, she encourages him when he is nervous to talk to Nestor. She is very supportive to Telemachus, and I admire her for that.
I chose the song I'll Stand By You by Carrie Underwood to represent Athena's role in Telemachus' life. I think it really speaks to their situation because Athena "stands by" Telemachus when he is going through a difficult time-the absence of his father. Athena is helpful and supportive throughout his journey. This group of lyrics really ring true to Athena and Telemachus' friendship: When you're standing at the crossroads/don't know which path to choose/let me come along. When Telemachus must make the decision to journey in search of his father, Athena comes along with him to help him out. She shows that she will stand by him, even in his darkest times.
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