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there is a city in Greece called Athens. it was named after the greek goddess of knowledge and war strategies, Athena, for her gift of the olive tree. Iraklio is named after Hercules, he wasn't a god but he was a hero. Appolonia, is named after Apollo the god of music, sun and youth. there's also Cythera Delius Lamia Thebes and Pheobes I'm not sure what they're named after though.
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∙ 8y agoAthens capital of Greee
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Athens i believe.
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∙ 15y agothe city of balls, Greece, which was named after the greek god "Balls" (god of entertainment)
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∙ 9y agoAthens is the city-state that was named after the goddess Athena
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∙ 12y agoyes and that was a village
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Did Greek city states have their own gods?
Yes. Each City-state had their own god. for example the greek citystate Athens had a greek goddess named Athena. A goddess is a women god.
What is the Greek God Athena's symbol?
The Greek goddess Athena's two most common symbols are the owl and the olive tree.Owl: The owl represents great wisdom.Olive tree: When Athena competed with her uncle Poseiden to become the patriot of a thriving city, she won the competition by giving the city an olive tree, which they found more useful than Poseiden's saltwater spring. Athena was declared patriot goddess and the city was named Athens in her name.
Which city-state was named after the goddess Athena?
Athens capital of Greece
Who was the goddess of war love and joy?
The Greek Goddess of war love, battle strategy and joy was Athena. The city Athens was named after her because she gave them the gift of an olive tree apposing Poseidon's salt water spring. The people loved it so much they named their city Athens in honour of their patron goddess.
What role did the Parthenon play in Ancient Greek life?
Made offerings to the goddess Athena and asked for guidance and support as she was patron goddess of the city; stored the city's money there under the protection of the goddess; sought sanctuary there under protection of the goddess.
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.
Why is the Greek city Athens called Athens?
It is named after the greek goddess Athena
The city of Athens is named after which greek goddes?
Athens was named after the Greek Goddess Athena. In Greek mythology, she and Poseidon competed for the city. Zeus challenged them to create something that would be the most helpful to the people of the city. Poseidon created horse. Athena created the olive tree. Since the tree created both fruit and wood, she won.
Why was Athena named after a temple and a town?
No, the temple and city/towns were named after the Greek goddess Athena. They were named after her in remembrance to her, for favor/patronage, or for worship.
What was one quote of Athena the Greek goddess?
"Whether the goddess was named after the city or the city after the goddess is an ancient dispute" (Burkert 1985:139)
Where did Athena worship?
Athena did not worship, being a Greek goddess, however Athens was named for her believed to be her favored city.
What is the capital city of Greek?
Athens is the capital and the largest city of Greece. Athens was also named after the Greek goddess of wisdom, Athena.
Did Greek city states have their own gods?
Yes. Each City-state had their own god. for example the greek citystate Athens had a greek goddess named Athena. A goddess is a women god.
Which capital city is named after the Greek goddess nike?
Athena, goddess of wisdom, who supposedly sprung to life from Zeus' forehead, was liked by the Greeks so much that they named a city after her: Athens.
Which city was Athena the patron goddess of?
Athens was the city Athena is patron for. It was named after her.
Which goddess is named after a city or state?
Athena.
What places are associated with Athena?
Athena was a city-goddess, and was adopted by many Greek cities, most notably Athens which was named after her, and her temple dominated the acropolis there.
