THE ONE WHO COUNSELED TELEMACHUS

In the ancient Greek epic “ODISSI,” there is a mythical tale of a young child ‘TELEMACHUS,’ whose father ODYSSEUS was the king of Ethica. He leaves for the Trojan War, leaving behind his young son Telemachus and lovely wife, Penelope.

Odysseus does not return even after ten years; gradually, some power-hungry unscrupulous people rise one by one. They do crazy things and plan to take over the country.

The small youngster protests, but no one pays attention. He’s inexperienced and lacks confidence. Seeing this, Goddess Athena assumed the shape of an elderly man. The old man counseled Telemachus, giving him courage and assisting him in reaching out for guidance from other kings and warriors. That strengthened the young man’s self-confidence.

He evolves into a powerful and mature young prince, holding the fort until his father arrives to assume control as king.

The name of the elderly man / Goddess Athena’s makeover was MENTOR. He was the one who turned Telemachus into a champion. That persona inspired the term “mentor,” which is now extensively used in many fields, particularly in Toastmasters.

Dear Leaders and Friends, The mentor is both a motivator and a nurturer. A mentor can guide you down the right road. During these challenging times, let us deliberate in finding the right ‘MENTORS’ for our clubs and us in our journey ahead.

Reaching out to the right MENTOR can transform the future.

Do you have a MENTOR?

Saiju Victor, DTM District 105 - Club Growth Director

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