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Well there are no set gods andgoddesses of Athens ,but Poseidon and Athena had a historic battle to see who would be the patriot of Athens. Athena won giving Athens its name because she gave Athens a olive tree providing food. oil, and water. But, Poseidon only gave them a saltwater well
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe gods and goddesses of Athens were as many and diverse as those of ancient Greece. However, their ppatron deity was Athena goddess of Wisdom alongside Poseidon god of the sea. Other widespread cults were those of Zeus and Hera as well as that of Vulcan, god of the forges and metalwork. Many of the Athenians also enrolled in the Mysteries of Eleusis.
Athena was the patron goddess of Athens. To become patron goddess, she had to overcome Poseidon, who also wanted to be Athens' patron.
Athena, in early times, was known as Athene and sometimes as Pallas Athene. As Pallas seems to have been the earliest patron goddess of Athens, Pallas Athene would be the reuslt of syncretism.
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∙ 15y agoThe ancient greek gods were either men or women, and so where their Name also.
For example : Mars (latin) Ares (greek) was man and God of War and Athina was female and god of wisdom
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∙ 11y agoWell, Athena is the patron goddess of Athens so they would worship her. They would more than likely worship all the Greek gods and goddesses too.
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∙ 12y agoThe Athenians believed in all of the Greek gods. Their patron god was however, Athena the daughter of Zeus and the goddess of Wisdom and Tactics.
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∙ 10y agoThey were immortal people, believd to be real by the Romans, Greeks, and the Eygiptions. Each had different gods they believed in.
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Who were the patron gods or goddesses of Athens?
Athena was the patron goddess of Athens.
What is the goddess- protector of Athens?
Athena, although Athens also worshiped other Greek gods and goddesses.
Did both Athens and Sparta believe in the ancient Greek gods and goddesses?
Yes
Who are the gods and goddesses in the school of Athens?
There are two 'sculptures' of gods. In the left niche is Apollo, in the right is Minerva (Athena).
What city is the Parthenon built in?
Athens which is the capital. it was built to honor the Parthenon of greek gods and goddesses
Who were the major gods and goddesses of Greece?
Major Gods and Goddesses of GreeceThe major gods and goddesses of Greece were:ZeusPoseidonHeraAphroditeApolloAresArtemisAthenaDionysusHephaestusHermesDemeterHades
Where do you find Athena?
There is a statue of her in Athens. But the goddess was said, by the ancient Greeks, to live on Mount Olympus with the other gods and goddesses.
What are the characteristics of ancient Athens?
Some major characteristics of Ancient Athens are that they teach citizens to read and write, sports, warfare, and the gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Hera, Apollo ect...
How did greek gods and goddesses become gods and goddesses?
It's impossible for a mortal to become a God
Is Odysseus afraid of the gods and goddesses?
Any human was afraid of the Gods or Goddesses
Why socrates called as the destroyer of the gods and goddesses?
Socrates was called the "destroyer of the gods and goddesses" because he challenged the traditional beliefs and practices of the Greek gods. By encouraging critical thinking and questioning established norms, Socrates promoted philosophical inquiry that often contradicted the religious teachings of the time. This led some to believe he was undermining the authority of the gods and goddesses in Greek society.
What did greek gods and goddesses drink?
Greek gods, and goddesses drank wine.
