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Athena and Poseidon both wanted to be the patron of Athens so they had a competition. Poseidon gave the city a river. At first, the people liked this . Then they realized that it was salt water and they couldn't drink it. Athena gave them an olive tree which was much more useful. They could eat the olives, make olive oil and use the wood for fire (which they could use to cook with and to keep warm). Therefore, Athena won and Athens was named after her. Athena and Poseidon have hated each other ever since the war of 1812
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What did Greek Goddess Athena give to the Greeks?
When she and Poseidon were competing about who should be the namesake of now Athens, Poseidon gave them a horse or stream and Athena gave them a olive tree!
Why did Athena give the city of Athens an olive tree?
Athena and Poseidon had a competition to become the patron god of Athens. So, Poseidon created a saltwater spring, and Athena created an olive tree. The citizens and gods thought the olive tree was more useful, and so she was chosen the patron goddess of Athens. The place was kind-of named after her.
Why did Athena give the Greeks an olive tree?
Poseidon and Athena had a contest to see which god/goddess would have a Greek city-state named after them. Poseidon made a spring, and Athena gave them an olive branch.
What object does the Greek Goddess Athena have?
No object truly fits Athena. Usually her symbol is an owl, for its wisdom. If I were to give here another symbol in the form of an object, it would probably be her spear and shield for she is also the goddess of war. (as well as wisdom)
Did Athena give anything to anyone?
Yes. She gave an olive tree to a city. That city named itself Athens, after Athena. That is not all though......(Check the Internet)...... Now, Athena is the goddess of wisdom, so she is wise, therefore she gives wise advice to people.........
What did Athena give the Athens and why?
She was their patron goddess.
Which goddess protected Athens?
Athena is the Goddess that supposedly protects Athens. Athena and Poseidon fought over controll of the city. Each God had to give a present to the people whichever was the best would protect and 'rule' over Athens. Poseidon made a geyser of salt water. And Athena gave them an olive tree. Since the people could do nothing with salt water they chose Athena. Which in Greek mythology guards Athens.
How does Athena give birth?
Athena was a virgin goddess in Greek mythology. Athena did not give birth.
What did Greek Goddess Athena give to the Greeks?
When she and Poseidon were competing about who should be the namesake of now Athens, Poseidon gave them a horse or stream and Athena gave them a olive tree!
Did Athena have a daughter namd awora?
No Athena did not. The Greek goddess Athena was a virgin, she did not give birth to any child.
How old was Athena when she had a baby?
Athena of Greek mythology was a virgin goddess, she did not give birth to any baby.
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.
Why did Athena give the city of Athens an olive tree?
Athena and Poseidon had a competition to become the patron god of Athens. So, Poseidon created a saltwater spring, and Athena created an olive tree. The citizens and gods thought the olive tree was more useful, and so she was chosen the patron goddess of Athens. The place was kind-of named after her.
Why did Athena give the Greeks an olive tree?
Poseidon and Athena had a contest to see which god/goddess would have a Greek city-state named after them. Poseidon made a spring, and Athena gave them an olive branch.
What did Athena have to do with Athens?
Athena competed with Poseidon to be the patron deity of Athens. They agreed that each would give the Athenians one gift and the Athenians would choose whichever gift they preferred. Poseidon struck the ground with his trident and a spring sprang up, but the water was salty and not very useful, whereas Athena offered them the first domesticated olive tree. Thus, Athena became the patron goddess of Athens.
Did Athena give her name to an important city?
Athens, Greece is named after Athena.
What object does the Greek Goddess Athena have?
No object truly fits Athena. Usually her symbol is an owl, for its wisdom. If I were to give here another symbol in the form of an object, it would probably be her spear and shield for she is also the goddess of war. (as well as wisdom)
