(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 and

God chose different ways to speak to Telemachus and Moses, respectively. Both Athena and God had a chosen family in which

they 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 a

truly wise man. Both war and wisdom are Athena's fortes. Odysseus favored Athena with sacrifices, gifts, and prayers. While

Odysseus was sailing and fighting the will of Poseidon, Athena continues to take care of his family. Penelope is said to be one of

the 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

Hebrews and bring them out of Egypt and slavery. God gives Moses several instructions on how to go about this including magic

compliment and almost rejects the idea that he is the great hero's son: "Who, on his own, has ever really known who gave him life?"

Telemachus. Thus, the relationship between Athena and Telemachus is one of close interaction, but Athena is still perceived as a

he cannot speak well, and people will not listen to him. Additionally, when Telemachus is speaking with Nestor, he offends Athena

instruct him of her wishes. She favors Telemachus by making him handsome and strong. She even reassures him that "the gods

orders. When Athena first meets Telemachus, she praises Telemachus for being Odysseus' son. Telemachus downplays the

consist of the much-revered Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He is a Hebrew by blood, but he was raised as an Egyptian. While Moses

the sons of Israel out of Egypt?" (Exodus 3:11) God proceeds to convince Moses that He is with Moses. Moses then wonders why

before Moses in any kind of human form. In this manner, Athena appears to have a more personal relationship with Telemachus

states "Who appointed a mouth for man or who appoints the speechless or the deaf or the clear-sighted or the blind? Is it not I,

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