Athena transforms Odysseus and makes him appear majestic so much so that Telemachus mistakes Odysseus for a god. Odysseus tells Telemachus that he is indeed his father, and it takes a little time for...
At first Telemachus thought Odysseus was an old beggar, but when Athena made Odysseus appear majestic, and instantly changed his clothing, Telemachus thought he was talking to a god.