Athena disguises so that way he is protected by the vengeful suitors (Homer, Book 8: 416-440). By disguising Odysseus, she is helping Odysseus to survive and complete his journey. Since the journey of Odysseus is what The Odyssey is about, and Athena’s action had a large impact on Odysseus, therefore she had such powers on the story. Lastly, Homer states “They would have killed the lot, and ended their hopes of returning home, if Athene, Zeus’ aegis-bearing daughter, had not shouted loudly, and restrained the combatants, crying: ‘Men of Ithaca, cease your fight, so that you may part without shedding each others’ blood.’”(Book 24: 502-548). This one of the largest and impactful scenes in the epic and Athena had the greatest part of the outcome.
