... able to make it back to his wife, Penelope, in their kingdom, Ithaca. For this very reason, we regard Athene as a vital asset and character to this story. Not only is Athene the goddess of wisdom and battle, but she also doubles as a guardian to Odysseus during the many trials ... we see Athene continually protect and direct the "nimble-witted" Odysseus through many complicated and dangerous predicaments. With this, we see a further development of Athene's character, as well as a more complex insight into Odysseus and his homecoming. Because Athene is kindhearted, she takes it upon hersel...

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