After she had helped Perseus in the slaying of the Gorgon Medusa. He brought the head to her and she put it on her shield which was called the Aegis.
When Perseus gave Athena Medusa's head, she put it on her shield.
Athena was the god of war.
Athena's shield, Aegis, bares the head of Medusa, one of the three Gorgons.
Athena put the head of Medusa on her shield.
Athena used a spear and a shield.
Persuse cut of Medusa's head and gave it to Athena to put on her shield. -written by kendra and izzy
Athena is depicted in full armour, and has a shield with Medusa's head on it.
Her shield was gold and had the face of Medusa the Gorgon.
Athena's shield depicts Medusa, who is a Gorgon.
What is engraved on Athena's shield? I do not know. It is my 4th grade extra credit in Athens Academy. posted by:niyati shah
Because of the Gorgon Medusa's head upon the shield of Athena; which turn men to stone.
Perseus gave Athena Medusa's head because she lent him her shield. Athena then put the head on her own, shield where it remains.