The Origin Of Mentoring

Around the seventh century B.C. , The Greek poet Homer (ninth century BC - VIII BC) wrote his masterpiece:? Odyssey?. *** The "Odyssey" in 10,000 verses tells the skills of King Odysseus (Ulysses in Latin) from the output of Troy to his home town for a day of struggles, battles and adventures that would take 10 years. To care for the family (Penelope and son Telemachus), Odysseus's trusted friend under Mentor. However, Mentor failure. As events outside its control. She was the goddess Athena disguised as Mentor who guides Telemachus in search of his father. *** In 1699, Francois de la Mothe-Fénelon (1651-1715), Frances A prelador and educator, wrote the book:? The Adventures of Telemachus?. In this work, devoted to Penelope Mentor, Telemachus. What elevates the status of Second Parent, teacher, counselor and guide.

*** In 1750, the word Mentor began appearing in French and English dictionaries as a synonym of Director, wiser, protector and financier. In summary: The truth is, the Mentoring has always been present in history since ancient times, kings and nobles hired to take care of learning mentors and education of their children. (Europe, China and the Americas). It is also true that it was an expensive habit; Very few wealthy families could afford it outrageous and typical of the elite. In the end, pay a Mentor for years to teach and educate a few people or very high sums demanded. conrcc@gmail.com's website: http://www.galeon.com/ricardocandela/