 Odysseus was in a horrid state of nudity and grime when he initially met Nausicaa, but Athena gave Nausicaa the courage to stand her ground so that she could get around to helping him.Athena has also done minor things to help out Odysseus, such as improving his appearances so that he is respected by other characters.An example of direct assistance by Athena includes when she led Odysseus to the palace of the Phaeacian in the disguise of a beggar.