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Athens was the city Athena ruled over. Poseidon, the sea god, and Athena were having a fight of who should rule the city and Zeus decided that whoever gave the best gift to the townpeople would rule over the city. Poseidon gave the town water but it was too salty to drink while Athena gave them an olive tree. Zeus proclaimed Athena as winner and she became the ruler of the city that was named Athens.
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Who was the city Athens name after?
The Greek city Athens was named after Athena. She and Poseidon fought over who would rule the land and Athena won, therefore the city was named after her.
What goddess did Poseidon not get along with?
Athena, they were rivals ever since they fought over Athens...I think you can tell who won from the name of the city.
What desine does Athene weave in the story arachne?
Athena wove the story of how she won the right to name the city of Athens over the god Poseidon.
Why was Poseidon an enemy of Athena?
They competed over th city Athens
What city is ruled by the Roman Catholic pope?
The Pope only ruled the Vatican city ,but he has a power over all the city that the Roman Catholic church exist.
The city of Athens is named after which greek goddes?
Athens was named after the Greek Goddess Athena. In Greek mythology, she and Poseidon competed for the city. Zeus challenged them to create something that would be the most helpful to the people of the city. Poseidon created horse. Athena created the olive tree. Since the tree created both fruit and wood, she won.
Why is Athena's symbol an olive branchand what does it mean?
Athena and Poseidon competed for the control of the city Athens (which at the time was unnamed). Poseidon gave the people a gift of a saltwater spring; Athena gave them the olive tree. The people preferred her gift and chose to name the city after her. Over time the olive branch has come to mean peace, safety, and victory.
Who ruled over the Romans and their city of rome by 800 B.C.?
The Etruscans
What city did King Tutankhamun rule over?
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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.
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What is name on first lady ruled over the country?
MarthaWashington
