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Is Athena Poseidon wife?
No, Athena is not the wife of Poseidon, in some myths Poseidon is the father of Athena; but the wife of Poseidon is Amphitrite.
Athena was named the patron goddess of Athens after defeating whom?
Athena and Poseidon competed for patronage of Athens (it had not been named at the time). Poseidon gave to them a well, and Athena gave them an olive tree. They chose Athena for her gift of the olive tree, and named the city Athens.
Which state was named after the goddess Athena?
The Greek City-State Athens was named for Athena. Athena won Athens from Poseidon because her gift of the olive tree was favored over Poseidon's salt spring, the sea of Erekhtheis.
Is Athens named after the greek goddess Athena?
Yes, it is. Athens was named after Athena because she and Poseidon were in a competition to have Athens. Athena won by creating the first olive tree.
Was a temple built for Athena?
The temple was built for Athena to honor her. The city (Athens) was named after her after a fight with Poseidon on who the city would be named after. As you can tell from the name, Athena won.
Is Athena Poseidon wife?
No, Athena is not the wife of Poseidon, in some myths Poseidon is the father of Athena; but the wife of Poseidon is Amphitrite.
Does Poseidon have a city or temple named after him?
no he does not atlanta is for athena who battled poseidon for it.
Athena was named the patron goddess of Athens after defeating whom?
Athena and Poseidon competed for patronage of Athens (it had not been named at the time). Poseidon gave to them a well, and Athena gave them an olive tree. They chose Athena for her gift of the olive tree, and named the city Athens.
Athens is named after Athena who was Athenaand what did she do?
Athena was the goddess of wisdom and battle. Athens was named after Athena when she beat poseidon (god of the sea) at a challenge for the city.
Which state was named after the goddess Athena?
The Greek City-State Athens was named for Athena. Athena won Athens from Poseidon because her gift of the olive tree was favored over Poseidon's salt spring, the sea of Erekhtheis.
What are some of the reason Annabeth gives for why poseidon and Athena don't get along?
Well Poseidon created saltwater spout and Athena created an olive tree. The people chose Athena olive tree and named the island of her. Poseidon and Athena don't get along because of that
Was a temple built for Athena?
The temple was built for Athena to honor her. The city (Athens) was named after her after a fight with Poseidon on who the city would be named after. As you can tell from the name, Athena won.
Is Athens named after the greek goddess Athena?
Yes, it is. Athens was named after Athena because she and Poseidon were in a competition to have Athens. Athena won by creating the first olive tree.
Did Athena have a crush on Poseidon?
No Poseidon did not have a crush on Athena. Athena was the niece of Poseidon, her father was Zeus the brother of Poseidon. Athena was a virgin goddess.
Why is Athens named after Athene and not Poseidon?
Athena won the competition of creating the gift the people would like most. Poseidon created a water spring, Athena created an olive tree. the people liked Athena's gift more, and named their city after her.
Why did Athena give the Greeks an olive tree?
Poseidon and Athena had a contest to see which god/goddess would have a Greek city-state named after them. Poseidon made a spring, and Athena gave them an olive branch.
Did Zeus have a wife named Athena?
No. Athena was Zeus' daughter by Metis. Zeus' official wife was Hera.
