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Athena was named the patron goddess of Athens after defeating whom?
Athena and Poseidon competed for patronage of Athens (it had not been named at the time). Poseidon gave to them a well, and Athena gave them an olive tree. They chose Athena for her gift of the olive tree, and named the city Athens.
Why does the olive tree represent Athena?
In Greek Mythology, Athena and Poseidon fought for Patronage of Athens. They decided to have a competition. Whoever made the best gift for man kind would win patronage. Athena made the olive tree and Poseidon made a spring. The mortals saw her gift was better. So the mortals gave her Patronage and the olive tree became one of her symbols.
How did Athena effect the naming of Athens?
There was a contest for the patronage of the city between Athena and Poseidon . Poseidon created a spring on top of the Acropolis, but it was salty. Athena planted an olive tree, and she was voted victor of the contest and became the patron of the city, which was named after her.
Where was Poseidon resident of?
Poseidon was a resident of athens !
What would Athens be called if Poseidon was the patron of Athens?
Um, maybe the Poseis or the Poseidos
Athena was named the patron goddess of Athens after defeating whom?
Athena and Poseidon competed for patronage of Athens (it had not been named at the time). Poseidon gave to them a well, and Athena gave them an olive tree. They chose Athena for her gift of the olive tree, and named the city Athens.
Why does the olive tree represent Athena?
In Greek Mythology, Athena and Poseidon fought for Patronage of Athens. They decided to have a competition. Whoever made the best gift for man kind would win patronage. Athena made the olive tree and Poseidon made a spring. The mortals saw her gift was better. So the mortals gave her Patronage and the olive tree became one of her symbols.
How did Athena effect the naming of Athens?
There was a contest for the patronage of the city between Athena and Poseidon . Poseidon created a spring on top of the Acropolis, but it was salty. Athena planted an olive tree, and she was voted victor of the contest and became the patron of the city, which was named after her.
Where was Poseidon resident of?
Poseidon was a resident of athens !
What would Athens be called if Poseidon was the winner of the contest?
Athens would have been called Poseidon.
What city state is Poseidon?
Poseidon had a favorite city, Athens. As you may have guested Athens is the Greek goddess' Athena, goddess of wisdom. Poseidon and Athena fought for Athens but, in the end Zeus gave it to Athena.
What did Poseidon do to the city of Athens?
Poseidon fought the goddess Athena over the city of Athens.
What are some of the reasons Annabeth gives for why Poseidon and Athena don and rsquot get along?
Annabeth explains that Poseidon and Athena don't get along because they have conflicting personalities and domains - Poseidon represents the sea and water, while Athena is the goddess of wisdom and warfare. Their rivalry can be traced back to a dispute over the patronage of the city of Athens, with Poseidon offering the city water, and Athena offering the olive tree.
What does Poseidon think of other gods?
Poseidon has a complex relationship with other gods. He is known for both collaboration and conflict with his fellow deities, particularly his rivalry with Athena over patronage of Athens. Overall, his opinions of other gods can vary depending on the situation and his mood.
What would Athens be called if Poseidon was the patron of Athens?
Um, maybe the Poseis or the Poseidos
What did Poseidon do when he lost the patronrage of Athens?
Held an eternal grudge and made a point to always be on the opposing side to Athena and/or the Athenians, like with Odysseus and the Trojian war.
Who went against Athena to get the city Athens?
Poseidon
