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When she and Poseidon were competing about who should be the namesake of now Athens, Poseidon gave them a horse or stream and Athena gave them a olive tree!
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When was the Goddess Athena born?
The Greeks did not give a date to their mythology.
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.
What object does the Greek Goddess Athena have?
No object truly fits Athena. Usually her symbol is an owl, for its wisdom. If I were to give here another symbol in the form of an object, it would probably be her spear and shield for she is also the goddess of war. (as well as wisdom)
What did the goddess Athena give bellerophon to help him carry out his plan?
Athena gave Bellerophon a golden bridle that he used to tame Pegasus.
What Greek myths does Aphrodite appear in?
Most love myths, like the myth about Paris of Troy and Helen of Sparta, and a myth about the golden pear/apple that Paris has to give the most beautiful goddess, either Aphrodite, Here or Athena.
How does Athena give birth?
Athena was a virgin goddess in Greek mythology. Athena did not give birth.
When was the Goddess Athena born?
The Greeks did not give a date to their mythology.
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 Athena have a daughter namd awora?
No Athena did not. The Greek goddess Athena was a virgin, she did not give birth to any child.
How old was Athena when she had a baby?
Athena of Greek mythology was a virgin goddess, she did not give birth to any baby.
What did Athena give the Athens and why?
She was their patron goddess.
What object does the Greek Goddess Athena have?
No object truly fits Athena. Usually her symbol is an owl, for its wisdom. If I were to give here another symbol in the form of an object, it would probably be her spear and shield for she is also the goddess of war. (as well as wisdom)
Which goddess protected Athens?
Athena is the Goddess that supposedly protects Athens. Athena and Poseidon fought over controll of the city. Each God had to give a present to the people whichever was the best would protect and 'rule' over Athens. Poseidon made a geyser of salt water. And Athena gave them an olive tree. Since the people could do nothing with salt water they chose Athena. Which in Greek mythology guards Athens.
What names did the Greeks give the moon?
Selene is the Greek goddess of the moon, if that helps.
What did Athena give Greeks that they named city after her?
An olive tree.
In what way did greek gods and goddess play an important part in the lives of ancient Greeks?
they help give inspiration for the athens to build their own culture.
Why is Athena the greek goddess symbol an sun?
It is very unusual to give Athena the sun as a symbol. Normally her symbols are shield, helmet and lance, also snakes. Where the sun comes in I do not know, I have never encountered it. Maybe it is a transformation of har golden shield.
