Why does Athena call Odysseus an "everlasting schemer"?

She thinks he's clever for creating a false story to protect himself.

She thinks he's wise to have made it home after so many years.

She's telling him that he must lie to Penelope about his true identity.

She's admiring his storytelling at the Phaeacian palace.

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Hillary

31 July, 07:23

Why does Athena call Odysseus an "everlasting schemer"?

She thinks he's clever for creating a false story to protect himself.

She thinks he's wise to have made it home after so many years.

She's telling him that he must lie to Penelope about his true identity.

She's admiring his storytelling at the Phaeacian palace.

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Camryn Cox · Answer 1

She thinks he's clever for creating a false story to protect himself.

Explanation:

He made up a false story different to his own just to protect himself. Therefore, she thinks he is clever.

Madden Liu · Answer 2

wow that's wierd but also fascinating at the same time