There is no uncertainty—Telemachus would be doomed without Mentor. Nagy : In general, the model of stories about mentors is a model of initiation that appeals to the inherent nobility of the person who is being initiated. In The Odyssey , there is a presumption of human goodness. Nagy : It would not.
You have to have at least a clear capacity for morality. By nearly all accounts Mentor was a protective, guiding and supportive figure who acted as a wise and trusted counselor to Telemachus, son of Odysseus. This ancient myth neatly encapsulates our visions of the ideal intergenerational relationship, and has helped unify the thousands of programs and the eponymous organization, MENTOR, around common goals. After analyzing The Odyssey through the lens of mentoring, Roberts concluded that Mentor was by no means a major figure in the epic poem and was, well, not exactly a model mentor.
This is a far cry from the image of the wise and nurturing advisor. Mentor was the trusted friend of Odysseus. When Odysseus leaves to fight in the Trojan War, he leaves Odysseus's son's teacher and overseer, Mentor in charge of his whole household. Therefore Mentor looks after Odysseus's son during Odysseus's absence.
A mentor may share with a mentee or protege information about his or her own career path, as well as provide guidance, motivation, emotional support, and role modeling. A mentor may help with exploring careers, setting goals, developing contacts, and identifying resources.
In his old age Mentor was a friend of Odysseus. When Athena visited Telemachus , she took the disguise of Mentor to hide herself from the suitors of Telemachus's mother Penelope. As Mentor , the goddess encouraged Telemachus to stand up against the suitors and go abroad to find out what happened to his father. Athena helps Odysseus , not only because he prays and gives sacrifice in her honor, but because of his character traits.
The Telegony was a short two-book epic poem recounting the life and death of Odysseus after the events of the Odyssey. In this mythological postscript, Odysseus is accidentally killed by Telegonus, his unknown son by the goddess Circe. In the lore of ancient Greece, it was believed that anyone who looked upon the true form of a god or goddess would die because the sight would be too overwhelming to handle.
That is one reason Athena disguises herself : she really likes Odysseus and Telemachus, so she does not want to kill them. The crossing of the first threshold begins with the Trojan War. Odysseus has not truly began his journey to change, but he is being introduced to a world that is not his own. When the gods became so angry at Odysseus and the other Greek leaders, the storm sent him off course.
Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare and the patron goddess of the city of Athens in Greece. It is likely that her name is derived from that of the city, not vice versa. Not ready for formal University study? Then browse over free courses on OpenLearn and sign up to our newsletter to hear about new free courses as they are released. Every year, thousands of students decide to study with The Open University. Request an Open University prospectus OpenLearn works with other organisations by providing free courses and resources that support our mission of opening up educational opportunities to more people in more places.
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