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Did Greek city states have their own gods?

Yes. Each City-state had their own god. for example the greek citystate Athens had a greek goddess named Athena. A goddess is a women god.


Was Athens the oldest city?

Yes, it is named after the Greek God Athena. Daughter of Zeus, as a mark of respect for the God of War and Wisdom.


What city is named after the Greek goddess Athena?

there is a city in Greece called Athens. it was named after the greek goddess of knowledge and war strategies, Athena, for her gift of the olive tree. Iraklio is named after Hercules, he wasn't a god but he was a hero. Appolonia, is named after Apollo the god of music, sun and youth. there's also Cythera Delius Lamia Thebes and Pheobes I'm not sure what they're named after though.hope this helped! good luck with what ever you needed this for!(:


City-state named for a god?

Athens - named for Athena.


What Greek god was the protector of Athens city?

The patron of the city of Athens was the godess Athena (Αθηνά in greek).


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 is the roman god of wisdom and weaving named?

minerva because athena is greek


Athens is named after Athena who was Athenaand what did she do?

Athena was the goddess of wisdom and battle. Athens was named after Athena when she beat poseidon (god of the sea) at a challenge for the city.


What god was athene?

Athena (ending with an a) was the greek goddess of the city of Athens


What influenced people to build the Parthenon?

it was like a temple to a Greek god named Athena and back then she was a big god


Why did they name her Athena?

It simply fit. No real god named her daughter athena. It is a greek myth. Athena was the gaurdian of athens, yet a female. It only fit


What did Athena do as a goddess?

Athena (or Athene) was the Greek goddess of wisdom, crafts and war.She was also the patron god of art and craft.She invented weaving and helped heros on quests (like Heracles and Perseus)Greece's capital city Athens is named after Athena.