He began by announcing that plan to the people of Ithaca, tugging heartstrings and triggering memories of old before Odysseus left for the war. As he paces the shoreline he once again encounters Athena who says to him, “Whatever you want our people will provide. A ship and a picked crew to speed you to Pylos in search of news on your noble father” (2.340).Telemachus is stunned but soon recovers and begs her to assist him in finding his father. She agrees and tells him to sail to Pylos to find out more information on Odysseus’ whereabouts. She then whips up a strong wind and boards the vessel with him and as they began their journey she bids farewell and