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Which gods or goddess gave the gift of the olive tree to Athens?
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Athena was named the patron goddess of Athens after defeating whom?
Athena and Poseidon competed for patronage of Athens (it had not been named at the time). Poseidon gave to them a well, and Athena gave them an olive tree. They chose Athena for her gift of the olive tree, and named the city Athens.
Was Athena the goddess of Athens?
Athena is the patron goddess of Athens. Athena and Poseidon had a contest to see who gets the city named after them. Poseidon gave a salt water spring while Athena planted olive trees. To the gods or the people of Athens, depending on which version you're reading, they voted Athena's gift better. This is why Athens has its name.
Did Athena create the first olive tree?
Yes. as a gift to the Athenians to try to become the patron Goddess of Athens.
What was Athenas sybol?
Her symbol is the owl,for wisdom,and the olive tree because that is the gift she gave to Athens.
What was Poseidon's gift to Athens?
Poseidon gave a spring of salty water. Athena outbid him with an olive tree. Myth.
Athena was named the patron goddess of Athens after defeating whom?
Athena and Poseidon competed for patronage of Athens (it had not been named at the time). Poseidon gave to them a well, and Athena gave them an olive tree. They chose Athena for her gift of the olive tree, and named the city Athens.
Which goddess gave olives to Athens?
Athena. Because of this gift, the city was named after her and she became its patron goddess.
What hero was especially loved by the people of Athens?
I don't know of any heros, but the people of Athens definitely loved the goddess Athena, for which the city is named. They loved her and named the city after her because she gave them the gift of the first olive tree, which gave them food and wood.
Was Athena the goddess of Athens?
Athena is the patron goddess of Athens. Athena and Poseidon had a contest to see who gets the city named after them. Poseidon gave a salt water spring while Athena planted olive trees. To the gods or the people of Athens, depending on which version you're reading, they voted Athena's gift better. This is why Athens has its name.
Did Athena create the first olive tree?
Yes. as a gift to the Athenians to try to become the patron Goddess of Athens.
What was Athenas sybol?
Her symbol is the owl,for wisdom,and the olive tree because that is the gift she gave to Athens.
What was Poseidon's gift to Athens?
Poseidon gave a spring of salty water. Athena outbid him with an olive tree. Myth.
Greece's national tree?
it is the olive tree in Greek mythology the city of Athens was given the olive tree as a present from Athena to help decide Athens patron god Poseidon gave them horses and the Greeks thought the olive tree was the better gift.
How did the olive tree help the people of Athens that Athena gave them?
The olive tree was a symbol of great success and peace for the city. In more literal ways of helping the people of Athens, Athena's gift of the olive tree was a good source of wood, oil and food.
What are goddess Athena's achievements?
Athena is the ruler of ancient city-state Athens. It's only one of her achievements. Poseidon and Athena both wanted a city. They decided to give a gift ( one each ) and the people will select the one they want. Poseidon gave a spring of salt water. Athena gave a olive tree, which gave wood, oil and olives. The people chose Athena's gift and she named the city Athens, a mix of her name.
Who was the goddess of war love and joy?
The Greek Goddess of war love, battle strategy and joy was Athena. The city Athens was named after her because she gave them the gift of an olive tree apposing Poseidon's salt water spring. The people loved it so much they named their city Athens in honour of their patron goddess.
Why did Athena hate poisidon?
Poseidon and Athena both wanted the city of Athens for their own. Each gave a gift to the city. Posiedon gave it the sea, and therefore added it to his kingdom. However, Athena planted an olive tree. Zeus ruled that Athena gave the better gift and therefore got Athens.
