Only Alcinous’ daughter held fast, for Athena planted
courage within her heart, dissolved the trembling in her limbs,
and she firmly stood her ground and faced Odysseus, torn now –
Should he fling his arms around her knees, the young beauty,
plead for help, or stand back, plead with a winning word,
beg her to lead him to the town and lend him clothing?
– Homer
The Odyssey, Book 6, lines 148-158. Athena inspires Nausicaa with the courage to face the brine-caked and naked Odysseus. This is despite her maids fleeing at the terrifying sight of him.