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What does the contest between Athena and Poseidon judged by Cecrops say about the Greek people?
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Who does Athena hate?
poseidon ever sense the contest between athens
How did Athena effect the naming of Athens?
There was a contest for the patronage of the city between Athena and Poseidon . Poseidon created a spring on top of the Acropolis, but it was salty. Athena planted an olive tree, and she was voted victor of the contest and became the patron of the city, which was named after her.
Why were Athena enemies with Poseidon?
there was a dispute between poseidon and Athena over the status of presiding over Attics the one who made the most useful gift for the athenians would preside over Attica. Poseidon made a salt water spring and Athena made an olive tree. Thus Athena won the contest this was why Athena was enemies with Poseidon
Who decided which gift was better between Poseidon and Athena?
I've heard two versions, one that Cecrops the King of Athens did, and the other that the people of Athens chose the better gift. (Of course, Athens wasn't named that until after Athena won.) Hope that helps! :)
Does Athena do great things?
Athena did do great things she beat Poseidon in a contest by planting a olive tree.
Who does Athena hate?
poseidon ever sense the contest between athens
How did Athena effect the naming of Athens?
There was a contest for the patronage of the city between Athena and Poseidon . Poseidon created a spring on top of the Acropolis, but it was salty. Athena planted an olive tree, and she was voted victor of the contest and became the patron of the city, which was named after her.
Why were Athena enemies with Poseidon?
there was a dispute between poseidon and Athena over the status of presiding over Attics the one who made the most useful gift for the athenians would preside over Attica. Poseidon made a salt water spring and Athena made an olive tree. Thus Athena won the contest this was why Athena was enemies with Poseidon
Why don't Poseidon and Athena get along?
Poseidon and Athena had a rivalry because they both wanted to be the patron deity of Athens. In a contest, Athena's gift of the olive tree was deemed more valuable than Poseidon's gift of a saltwater spring, so Athena became the city's protector. This contest heightened the tension between the two gods.
What was deticated to the goddess Athena?
The city Athens after she won a contest between her and Poseidon and made the first olive tree.
Who decided which gift was better between Poseidon and Athena?
I've heard two versions, one that Cecrops the King of Athens did, and the other that the people of Athens chose the better gift. (Of course, Athens wasn't named that until after Athena won.) Hope that helps! :)
Does Athena do great things?
Athena did do great things she beat Poseidon in a contest by planting a olive tree.
Why did Athena hate Poseidon?
Athena and Poseidon were rivals in the contest for Athens. When Athena won and became the patron goddess of the city, there were still some tensions between the two. The other reason why Athena hated Poseidon was because she caught him and his girlfriend Medusa in her temple and felt very insulted.
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 important myths was Poseidon in?
Here is one myth that he is in. Its the myth where Athena (Goddess of War and Wisdom) and Poseidon competed to be the patron of the Greek city Athens. Athena won the contest,though Poseidon's offering was very powerful.
What is depicted on the pediments of the Parthenon?
The west pediment faced the Propylaia and depictedthe contest between Athena and Poseidon during their competition for the honor of becoming the city's patron. The east pediment represented the birth of Athena
What is the connection between Athens and Athena?
The connection between Athens and Athena is, Athena is the protector god of Athens. The King of Athens, Cecrops, needs a protector god over Athens. Athena was chosen because Athena grew an olive tree, the olive tree was fundamental to the Athenian economy.
