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Athena was the patron goddess of Athens.
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Who were the gods who wanted to be patron of Athens?
The gods who wanted to be patron of Athens were Athena and Persiden. The people chose Athena
Who were the gods and goddesses of Athens?
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
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).
Why is each city-state in Greece associated with one particular god?
Cities would adopt a patron god or goddess, eg Athena for Athens. They did, however give due honour to all the gods and goddesses.
Where were the Greek god realms?
there were 12 main gods, and they all sat together on a sort of council. however, there were many other minor gods, much the same way we have patron saints. some of them are important, like the patron saint of love; and some aren't, like the patron saint of taxi drivers. :-) the same was true of the greek gods.
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 are Hermes competitors?
He was the messenger of the gods - no rivals there. He was patron of merchants and thieves - no rivals there.
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...
