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Athena won, for she gave a olive tree while Poseidon gave either a saltwater spring, a sea, or horse (depending on the source).
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Is Athens named after the greek goddess Athena?
Yes, it is. Athens was named after Athena because she and Poseidon were in a competition to have Athens. Athena won by creating the first olive tree.
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.
What did Athena rule?
Athena ruled the city of Athens, which she won against Poseidon.
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 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.
Is Athens named after the greek goddess Athena?
Yes, it is. Athens was named after Athena because she and Poseidon were in a competition to have Athens. Athena won by creating the first olive tree.
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.
Why is Athens named after Athene and not Poseidon?
Athena won the competition of creating the gift the people would like most. Poseidon created a water spring, Athena created an olive tree. the people liked Athena's gift more, and named their city after her.
Who is the author of the competition Athena and Poseidon?
The author of the mythological story featuring the competition between Athena and Poseidon is attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. The tale can be found in his epic poem "The Odyssey."
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.
What did poseidon do to try to win the competition in between him and Athena?
To be patron god of Athens.
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 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.
Did Athena have a crush on Poseidon?
No Poseidon did not have a crush on Athena. Athena was the niece of Poseidon, her father was Zeus the brother of Poseidon. Athena was a virgin goddess.
The city of Athens was named for .?
Athens was named after Athena, the patron goddess of the city. She and Poseidon fought over who would be patron, and in the end, they had a competition. They both had to create a gift to give to the Athenians, and whoever had the better gift won. Poseidon made a salt water spring (being the god of the seas) and Athena created the olive tree. Needless to say, she won.
