Question

Who says the following and why? They bring in their own calves and lambs to feast the friends of the bride-to-be, yes, and shower her with gleaming gifts as well. They don't devour the woman's goods scot-free.

Answer 1

It was Athena who said that. She said to warn Penelope about the disorder the suitors were making in the house and to encourage Penelope to make the suitors compete for her.

Step-by-step explanation:

Athena knows that Odysseus is close to returning home, so she has a strategy to reunite Ulysses and Penelope. The strategy includes showing Penelope that her house was in disarray because of the suitors, it is at that time that she speaks the passage that was shown in the question.

Athena also convinces Penelope to make the suitors compete for her.

Answer 2

It is said by Athena who took the shape of Eurynome. She makes Penelope look even better and makes her talk to the suitors. That is because she knows what's brewing and knows that the suitors days are numbered and that Odysseus will reunite with Penelope. Everyone knows it more or less or feels it.