Athena was always a goddess, she was born as one.
I believe it's because Athena pities and likes Odysseus.
She was always a goddess as she was born to a Titan.
Medusa was always a goddess called Medusa, if she was a goddess Athena only cursed her.
The physical strength of these two gods have never been compared, but in combat, Athena always defeated Ares, as she is much smarter.
Simple, Athena was the goddess of battle strategy and Wisdom. In other words Athena can kick your butt and to show that she carries a weapon.
Athena was always a goddess, she was born as one.
I believe it's because Athena pities and likes Odysseus.
Because Athena is the goddess of wisdom and an owl usually represents wisdom.
The prosecution always carries the burden of proof.
She was always a goddess as she was born to a Titan.
Nike because Nike was a goddess of victory and Athena was always the victor of any battle
Athena may defeat Poseidon because she is the goddess of wisdom and battle stategy, but, if Athena always defeat Poseidon, why did Perseus, a demigod, son of Poseidon, defeated Annabeth, also a demigod, daughter of Athena, once?!
Medusa was always a goddess called Medusa, if she was a goddess Athena only cursed her.
Athena, Ares and Artemis are always depicted carrying weapons. Poseidon carries his trident about, which has more functions than just being a weapon. Similarly Zeus usually has his thunderbolts. The other gods can be armed when they like.
athena's biggest accomplishment is to always respect her mommy and everyday have her milk... because that's all she needs together with love everyday.
His Helmet of Darkness.