In conclusion, through this examination of multiple examples of Athena’s archetypical roles, as well as, her many vociferations within the epic, itself, we can clearly see that Homer’s Athena has indeed directly influenced the plot, assuming responsibility for Odysseus’s actions, as well as, altering Odysseus as a man, allowing him to build the strength and disband any moral turpitude that previously plagued him. Athena is the iconic protector, and goddess, giving hope and balance to Odysseus while carrying the ever burdening weight of strength for his household in Ithica. Symbolizing the stronghold or voice that leads us home. Through her actions, and the very stagnant archetypical roles placed upon her persona by Homer, she manipulated (positively) the wills and ideals of the protagonist, using methodical strategies to allow our hero, as well as, the plot to achieve a moral and justified “ending”.
Athena Goddess of The Great Athens
Athena, was the Greek Goddess of wisdom, war, the arts, justice and skill. She was the favorite child of Zeus, She had sprung fully grown from her father's head. Her mother was the goddess of wisdom and Zeus's first wife, Metis. In fear that he may bear a son mightier then himself Zeus swallowed Athena. Zeus came upon a great migrane, and called upon Hephaestus to split his skull open and from his skull emerged Athena. She is the virgin mother of Erichthnonius. Her usual attribute is the owl. And her father allowed her to possess the great Aegis.
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