Not sure of the name, but the statue is of the poet Lord Byron
Because Athena was the patron goddess of Athens; their principle goddess.
Athena,the Greek goddess of wisdom,became the special goddess of Athens by blessing the people with Olive trees.
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ATHENA, goddess of wisdom.
Athena is the goddess that protect Athens. Goddes of wisdom, war strat ect.
Athens!
Athena was the patron goddess of Athens.
The deity that Athens was named for was Athene, goddess of wisdom, NOT to be confused with Artimis, goddess of the hunt.
Sparta is located in the south, Athens is located in the northeast.
It is named after the greek goddess Athena
Athens capital of Greece
The Greek city state Athens is named for Athena. This was because Athena was the patron goddess of Athens.