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While Greek myths and Biblical stories appear to be extremely different, the relationship between Athena and Telemachus(Odyssey) and that between God and Moses (Exodus) are similar in that both Telemachus and Moses were of the chosen family,were reluctant heroes, and were given specific instructions which required travel. Mainly, these two tales differ in that Athena andGod chose different ways to speak to Telemachus and Moses, respectively. Both Athena and God had a chosen family in whichthey demeaned to be their most faithful followers, and therefore, they took the best care of such families. Athena chose Odysseus'family. She favored Odysseus throughout his life by giving him several gifts. Odysseus was famed to be an excellent warrior and atruly wise man. Both war and wisdom are Athena's fortes. Odysseus favored Athena with sacrifices, gifts, and prayers. WhileOdysseus was sailing and fighting the will of Poseidon, Athena continues to take care of his family. Penelope is said to be one ofthe best weavers in all the land. Again, weaving is Athena's forte. Finally, the beginning of the Odyssey focuses on Odysseus' son,Telemachus. Thus, the goddess of war, wisdom, and weaving favors him. Athena speaks to Telema
To which Athena replies, "It's light work for a willing god to save a mortal even half the world away"(p. Unlike Athena, God never appearsbefore Moses in any kind of human form. As the story later continues, Moses' seed is also well blessed with land and good fortune. She even reassures him that "the godshave not marked out your house for such an unsung future" (p. Thus, the gods had tofollow their respective tradition in giving orders. While Mosesdoes not understand his birthright, and it is several years before he practices his birth religion, God still chooses Moses as hisprophet. She favors Telemachus by making him handsome and strong. Additionally, when Telemachus is speaking with Nestor, he offends Athenawith his "I'm not worthy" attitude. When Athena first meets Telemachus, she praises Telemachus for being Odysseus' son. chus to give him courage and toinstruct him of her wishes. Athena further gives Telemachus instructions on how to dealwith the suitors and various other household issues. The style of presentation fits the people for whom it was written, the Greeks versus the Hebrews. Athena and God chose their respective family, comfort their reluctant heroes, and send their chosen ones on amission that requires much travel. Moses is a descendent from the house of Levi.
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