As Odysseus relentlessly continues on his journey home, Athena showcases metis by using the leitmotif of disguise when she transforms Odysseus into different forms. ... Making them think about Odysseus a certain way, Athena uses her wits to manipulate them into giving her what she and Odysseus need, which is for Odysseus to be granted a return home after his seven year stay with Calypso on Ogygia, giving in to bodily urges and lust. ... Athena explains that this serves the purpose of tricking the suitors into not knowing he is Odysseus. Instead of impulsively charging in and violently attackin...

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