Extract from Making the Most of Developmental Mentoring The term Mentor has its origins in Greek mythology, but there are parallel stories in many cultures. In the Odyssey, King Odysseus is guided in his long journey home to Ithaca by Athena, the goddess of wisdom. Athena also guides Odysseus’ son, Telemachus, when he sets out…
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