As Poseidon had bestowed on this maiden the power of changing her form, she always escaped from the purchaser in the form of some animal, and returning to her father was sold again. […] He became wearied, and resuming his true form, gave the desired information. […] He generally has a satyr on each side supporting his half-drunken form. […] In bodily form, as well as in costume, he closely resembles Hermes. […] Athene, under the form of Mentor, assisted Odysseus.