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Why were great thinkers from Athens and not Sparta?
Athens was named after Athena, the city/state's patron goddess. Athena is the goddess of wisdom so I guess you could go on from there.
Why did Athens honor Athena?
Because Athena was the patron goddess of Athens; their principle goddess.
What city is farther north Athens or Sparta?
Athena
What greek god is the Parthenon a tribute to?
The Parthenon was dedicated to the goddess Athena, protecter of Athens!
What city state is name after the goddess Athena?
The Greek city state Athens is named for Athena. This was because Athena was the patron goddess of Athens.
What does Athena the greek goddess protect?
Athena the Greek Goddess protected the Athens.
Was it Athens or Sparta who honored Athena the goddess of wisdom?
Athens honored Athena, the goddess of wisdom, as their patron deity. The city is famously known for the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to her, which symbolizes her importance to Athenian culture and identity. In contrast, Sparta primarily focused on martial values and honored different deities more aligned with their military-oriented society.
What is the patron goddess of Athens?
ATHENA, goddess of wisdom.
What European city is named for the goddess Athena?
Athens!
What city state is Poseidon?
Poseidon had a favorite city, Athens. As you may have guested Athens is the Greek goddess' Athena, goddess of wisdom. Poseidon and Athena fought for Athens but, in the end Zeus gave it to Athena.
Did Sparta believe in a god named Athena?
The city state of Sparta did indeed believe in the goddess Athena. The Spartans built for Athena the temple Chalkioikos.
What does Athena protect?
The goddess Athena protects the city of Athens in Greece.
