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Athena won because she made the olive tree before poseidon.poseidon lost because he still was figuring out if he should give athenians saltwater sea ,or horse (depending on the source).
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Why were Athena enemies with Poseidon?
there was a dispute between poseidon and Athena over the status of presiding over Attics the one who made the most useful gift for the athenians would preside over Attica. Poseidon made a salt water spring and Athena made an olive tree. Thus Athena won the contest this was why Athena was enemies with Poseidon
What did Athena rule?
Athena ruled the city of Athens, which she won against Poseidon.
Who won the competition Poseidon or Athena and why?
Athena won, for she gave a olive tree while Poseidon gave either a saltwater spring, a sea, or horse (depending on the source).
Why did Athena hate Poseidon?
Athena and Poseidon were rivals in the contest for Athens. When Athena won and became the patron goddess of the city, there were still some tensions between the two. The other reason why Athena hated Poseidon was because she caught him and his girlfriend Medusa in her temple and felt very insulted.
What are events Athena was involved in?
I know 1 event. She and Poseidon had a war because they both wanted to be ruler of Athens. The people chose Athena, so Poseidon was mad. They battled, but Athena won.
Why were Athena enemies with Poseidon?
there was a dispute between poseidon and Athena over the status of presiding over Attics the one who made the most useful gift for the athenians would preside over Attica. Poseidon made a salt water spring and Athena made an olive tree. Thus Athena won the contest this was why Athena was enemies with Poseidon
What did Athena rule?
Athena ruled the city of Athens, which she won against Poseidon.
What Greek myth concerns Poseidon?
There are many myths that concern poseidon. One is that Poseidon and Athena both fought to be the patron of Athens. Athena won.
What does Posiedon not like?
Poseidon is not a fan of Athena. When they both wanted to rule Athens, Athena won and Poseidon has hated her since.
Who won the competition Poseidon or Athena and why?
Athena won, for she gave a olive tree while Poseidon gave either a saltwater spring, a sea, or horse (depending on the source).
What was deticated to the goddess Athena?
The city Athens after she won a contest between her and Poseidon and made the first olive tree.
Why don't Poseidon and Athena get along?
they interrred a compition and athena won and they never talked agian
Why did Athena hate Poseidon?
Athena and Poseidon were rivals in the contest for Athens. When Athena won and became the patron goddess of the city, there were still some tensions between the two. The other reason why Athena hated Poseidon was because she caught him and his girlfriend Medusa in her temple and felt very insulted.
What are events Athena was involved in?
I know 1 event. She and Poseidon had a war because they both wanted to be ruler of Athens. The people chose Athena, so Poseidon was mad. They battled, but Athena won.
What problems did Poseidon have?
One problem that Poseidon had was the battle over Athens, which was between Athena and Poseidon. The competition was whoever made the best gift, wins. Poseidon made the horse, while Athena made the olive tree.
Why doesn't Athena like Poseidon?
They fighted for the spot of patron god for the city of Athens. Since Athena won, Poseidon doesn't like her. In return, she doesn't like him.
Did Athena marry Poseidon?
No Athena never married Poseidon. They were great friends before the city of Athens was founded. What broke their friendship was a competition to see who the city would be named after. Athena won and Poseidon took that as an insult. After that they weren't ever on the same terms again.
