Which god or goddess gave Penelope the idea about the archery contest?

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The question asks which deity gave Penelope the idea about the archery contest.
Option 1: Zeus. While Zeus is the chief god in the Greek pantheon, the specific plan Penelope is credited with—using the archery contest to test suitors—does not originate from Zeus in the myths. This makes Zeus an unlikely source of the idea.
Option 2: Hermes. Hermes is known for tricks, messages, and cunning, but there is no traditional narrative in which he provides Penelope with the notion of an archery challenge. Thus, this option lacks support in the relevant myths.
Option 3: Artemis. Artemis presides over the hunt and the moon, among other domains, but she is not depicted as inspiring Penelope to devise the archery contest. The connection between Penelope and archery contest planning does not align with Artemis’ typical involvement.
Option 4: Athena. Athena is frequently portrayed as the goddess who aids Odysseus and his family, providing strategic counsel and protection. In the Odyssey, she is associated with guiding Penelope and influencing decisions that affect the suitors, including the idea of challenging them to string Odysseus’s bow and shoot an arrow through twelve axes. This aligns with the classical mythological tradition of Athena offering wisdom and tactical insight in Penelope’s plan, making this option the most consistent choice.

CLAS 2220 AU2025 (16301) Quiz 11 (Nov 17-21)

Which god or goddess gave Penelope the idea about the archery contest?

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