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Who did Athena quarrel with over the naming of Greece's most important town?
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What is the most important myth of Athena?
Arachne, the naming of Athens, or Medusa. Probably Medusa.
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.
What are some significant actions or crimes Athena made?
1. Medusa was once a beautiful woman even though she was a Gorgon while her two sisters were hideous. She was so beautiful she caught the attention of Poseidon who raped her in the temple of Athena and Hephaesteus. Athena discovered what happened and transformed Medusa into a monster like her sisters with snakes for her hair, a snake-like body, and sight that would turn any who met it into stone. 2. A later Roman addition of myth (not sure if this will count for you or not) involves a young woman named Arachne. She was the daughter of a famous dyer and a student of Athena's weaving. Eventually she began boasting that her skills were beyond the goddess' own. Athena transformed into an elderly woman and warned Arachne not to challenge the might of the gods. Arachne ignored the advice and stated she wished there to be a contest between herself and the goddess. Athena wove a tapestry of her victory over Poseidon (in the naming of Athens) while Arachne wove a scene of the infidelities of the gods, namely Jupiter with several of the humans he seduced. Athena had to admit that Arachne's work was flawless but she was so outraged at the disrespectful topic that she destroyed the girl's loom and tapestry and (depending on the myth) either struck her with her staff turning her into a spider or her anger upset Arachne enough for the girl to hang herself, after which Athena took pity upon her and made her a spider. 3. Athena is sometimes referred to as Pallas Athena. Pallas was actually her companion and best friend in the early years of her life. However one day when they were sparring Athena accidentally killed Pallas but took her name up in rememberence.
What were the names of the Greek gods?
There were a great many Greek gods and goddesses. The major ones included:ZeusDionysusHadesAthenaApolloSee 'related links' for a list of more Greek gods and goddesses.
What nationality is surname Anderson?
The naming convention used is "son of," meaning Anderson was originally for the boys of men named Anders. This naming convention was used in a few countries like Scotland, where you'll find names like Thompson, but was also used in Sweden, which is primarily what nationality the name Anderson is. Anderson is among the most common last names in Sweden.
What is the most important myth of Athena?
Arachne, the naming of Athens, or Medusa. Probably Medusa.
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.
What does naming the animals signify?
The naming of the animals is very important as it gives them an identity. This can then be used in a number of research procedures.
Why is the naming of a Jewish child important?
To welcome the child into the Jewish community.
What was the battle over power called with poseidon and athene?
It was not a 'battle over power' it was the naming of Athens which they fought; Athena was granted her right because Kekrops was the first man to offer sacrifices to the goddess Athena following her birth from the head of Zeus, and he established the ancient Akropolis shrine.
What is one myth that Athena's is well known for?
The naming of the city of Athens, in which she beats out Poseidon by giving an olive tree over a salty well. The taming of horses, in which she invented the bridle.
Who does Poseidon hate?
Poseidon would dislike Athena as she won a contest for the naming of the city Athens. He also dislikes Zeus as he is the one who was made leader; when it could have been Zeus, Poseidon or Hades.
What is a sentence for naming?
The process of naming our new product took longer than expected due to conflicting ideas among team members.
Who started naming boats?
history of boat naming
What is the reason for naming chlorine?
Reason for naming chlorine
What is chlorines reason for naming?
Reason for naming chlorine
What is the naming word in the sentence the pot is hot?
the sentence does not have a naming word. A naming word is a word with 10 letters.
