How do we know Telemachus recognized Athena?

Homer tells us in the narrative.

Telemachus tells his servant.

He says as much to the suitors.

We don't. The text does not say.

Question

How do we know Telemachus recognized Athena?



Homer tells us in the narrative.

Telemachus tells his servant.

He says as much to the suitors.

We don't. The text does not say.

anonymous · Answer

When Telemachus was visiting Nestor with Athena in the disguise of Mentor, after a while She turned into a bird and flew away, right in front of Telemachus. At that point Telemachus knew that he had been in the company of a God. So i believe that Homer tells us in the narrative.