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Athena became the patron goddess of Athens after a great competition with her uncle, Poseidon. Who ever could make the best thing to benefit mankind won. Poseidon struck the ground and brought forth a great spring, but the water in the spring was that of salt and was undrinkable. Athena then brought forth the olive tree, which could be used in many different ways. It gave them olive oil, olives, shade and wood. Therefore Athena was proclaimed the winner and became the patron goddess of Athens! It was also named after her.

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