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They both wanted to be patron god of the city of Athens, and Athena won.They made a deal that they would each give one gift to the city of Athens.First was Poseidon.He gave the town a fountain.The Athenians were really happy with the water at first.Then they tasted it.It was salt water,so they couldn't drink it.Next was Athena.She gave the town of Athens a little olive tree.The Athenians were very satisfied.Olives had many great uses for things like medicine,cooking oil,and chocolate.The Athenians chose Athena and they named the city after her.Athens.Poseidon's a grudge holder,so they started arguing again.=(
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Did athena hate Poseidon?
No, but they are family, and families do fight.
Is Athena Poseidon wife?
No, Athena is not the wife of Poseidon, in some myths Poseidon is the father of Athena; but the wife of Poseidon is Amphitrite.
Was a temple built for Athena?
The temple was built for Athena to honor her. The city (Athens) was named after her after a fight with Poseidon on who the city would be named after. As you can tell from the name, Athena won.
Athena was ruler of what?
Athena didnt rule anything. She was the goddess of widsom, crafts and strategic battle. She was the patron of Athens afrter having to fight for it with Poseidon.
Why did Athena fight with Poseidon?
One reason was that they both wanted Athens. Poseidon gave them spring, Athena gave them olive trees. The people of Athens picked Athena. Another reason for them hating each other is that Athena caught Poseidon with his current girlfriend, Medusa, in her temple. Feeling insulted, she cursed Medusa so nobody could love her again.
Did athena hate Poseidon?
No, but they are family, and families do fight.
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.
Is Athena Poseidon wife?
No, Athena is not the wife of Poseidon, in some myths Poseidon is the father of Athena; but the wife of Poseidon is Amphitrite.
How is Athena related to Poseidon?
Poseidon and Zeus are brothers. Athena is Zeus' daughter. Therefore, Athena is Poseidon's niece.
Was a temple built for Athena?
The temple was built for Athena to honor her. The city (Athens) was named after her after a fight with Poseidon on who the city would be named after. As you can tell from the name, Athena won.
Athena was ruler of what?
Athena didnt rule anything. She was the goddess of widsom, crafts and strategic battle. She was the patron of Athens afrter having to fight for it with Poseidon.
Why did Athena fight with Poseidon?
One reason was that they both wanted Athens. Poseidon gave them spring, Athena gave them olive trees. The people of Athens picked Athena. Another reason for them hating each other is that Athena caught Poseidon with his current girlfriend, Medusa, in her temple. Feeling insulted, she cursed Medusa so nobody could love her again.
What was a major fight agent Poseidon and Athena?
Poseidon and Athena both wanted to be the protector god of the biggest Greek city. The king decided that the winner would be the one who gave the greatest gift to the city. Poseidon created a well on top of the Acropolis. Athena planted an olive tree. The people liked the olive better, Athena was the winner and the city was named Athens after her.
Why was Athena's enemy Poseidon?
The reason they were enemies is because of the war that Poseidon started.
Why is the olive branch one of Athena's symbols?
It's because she's not only goddess of war, but of peace as well. Also from the fight over who would be the patron of current day athens (a fight between athena and poseidon) and athena made an olive branch pop up out of the soil, and poseidon made a salt water fountain.
What is Athena and Posidon's relationship like?
Poseidon is Athena's uncle. Athena is the daughter of Zeus, and Poseidon is Zeus's brother.
Are Poseidon and Athena related?
Yes. Athena was a child of Zeus and Zeus was Poseidon's brother.
