Answer:
Both doubt a talking turtle actually exists.
Explanation:
Those old-timers were rather womanish, some of them, he thought. All a man had to do was to keep his head, and he was all right. Any man who was a man could travel alone.
Answer:
Yes, Athena played a vital role in Odysseus' homecoming. He couldn't have accomplished everything on his own if not for the divine power Athena assisted him with.
Explanation:
Athena the Daughter of Zeus and goddess of wisdom, purposeful battle, and the womanly arts, assisted Odysseus and Telemachus with her divine powers throughout the epic, and she speaks up for them in the councils of the gods on Mount Olympus. She often appears in disguise as Mentor, an old friend of Odysseus. Athena protects them with her shield and tries to make the suitors give up. She also helps him out of many tough situations, including his shipwreck.
