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They helped and guided Perseus in his adventures.(also gave him many gifts from the Gods to help in his battle w Medusa)

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Who was Athena's consort?

Athena did not have a consort. That is why she is called Athena the Virgin.


How was Hermes related to miaia?

I do not know of a Miaia related to Hermes. However, the mother of Hermes was called Maia.


What is the story of persues and Medusa?

Perseus was the son of Zeus and Danae. Danae was locked up by her father to prevent her having a child because the child was prophesied to kill him. Zeus appeared to Danae as a golden shower and she had Perseus. Her father had them both thrown into a chest into the sea, they washed up on Seriphos. Perseus grew up there. The King of Seriphos fell in love with Danae but couldn't marry because Perseus was grown. The King summoned all his friends (inc. Perseus) and claimed he was to marry a girl called Hippodameia and asked everyone for a marriage offering. Perseus said he would not deny him even the Gorgon's head. The King asked for horses off his friends and asked Perseus for the Gorgon's head. Guided by Athene and Hermes, Perseus went to see the Gorgons' sisters: Enyo, Pephredo and Deino. They had been born old women and between them only had one eye and one tooth which they shared. Perseus took the eye and tooth. They asked for them back and in exchange they took him to the nymphs. These nymphs had possession of winged sandals, a kibisis (a wallet in which to put the head) and Hades helmet of invisibility. Hermes also gave him a sickle. He flew to the ocean and caught the Gorgons asleep: Stheno, Euryale and Medusa. Only Medusa was mortal. The gorgons had snakes coiled around their heads, large tusks like a swine's, hand of bronze, and wings of golds. Anyone who beheld them were turned to stone. Perseus used the reflection in his shield and Athene to guide his hand and cut off Medusa's head. From the body emerged Pegasus(the winged horse) and Chrysaor. Perseus put the head in the Kibisis and fled as the others woke. But they couldn't see him because of the helmet. On his return he flew over Ethiopia where the king's daughter Andromeda was tied to a rock as prey for a sea monster. Perseus fell in love with her and saved her, killing the monster and using the Gorgon's head to turn her other suitors to stone. When he returned to Seriphos he found his mother hiding at the altars to escape the kings advances. Perseus went to the palace and turn the king and his followers to stone with the head. He then returned the helmet, wallet and sandals to Hermes and gave the head to Athene who put it in the centre of her shield. Perseus, Danae and Andromeda then set off to see Danae's father who fled from his city in fear of the oracles prediction. Danae's father went to an athletic competition, Perseus went there to compete not knowing his grandfather was there. He threw his discuss and struck Danae's father killing him. He was to ashamed to return home and claim his inheritance so swapped his kingdom of Argos for that of Tiryns.


What are Athena's children called?

Adopted. Athena is a virgin goddess and has no children.


What is Athena romen name?

The Greek goddess Athena was called Minerva by the Romans.

Related Questions

What did Athena place on her shield?

After she had helped Perseus in the slaying of the Gorgon Medusa. He brought the head to her and she put it on her shield which was called the Aegis.


Who are the names of Zeus' sons?

The names of Zeus's sons and daughters are called Apollo, Dionysus, ,Hermes, Heracles, of Troy,Hephaestus, Perseus, Minos, the Muses, the Graces and Ares. Heracules and Perseus are both demi-gods.


Where in the Bible does it mention godparents?

There are no godparents what so ever in the bible because there is no such thing called Godparents when it comes to the bible because God is taking care of you


Why did Athena help Perseus defeat Medusa?

Perseus went to a cave where Medusa lived with her two other Gorgon sisters Stheno and Euryale. He received guidance from the Hesperides. The cave is assumed to be in Greece or on one of its islands.


Who worshipped Hermes?

The ancient Greeks worshipped Hermes as the Messenger God. He was also the god of thievery, travelers, gymnasiums, invention, persuasion, writing, and language.The Romans called him Mercury.Hermes was a trickster.He carries a caduceus, a pole with two snakes intertwined around it. He also wears winged sandals and a winged hat.There are many myths about him:The time when he was just a newborn and stole a cattle from the god Apollo. He then exchanged it with a lyre.When Hermes and the goddess Athena helped Perseus to slay the gorgon Medusa.And many more.Family Ties:father: Zeusmother: Maiawife: nonechildren: Pan, Hermaphroditos, Aethalides, and Autolykos.I hope this will be of any help.


What was perseus's sword called?

scabbard... the lightining sword given to perseus by zeus


Who was Athena's consort?

Athena did not have a consort. That is why she is called Athena the Virgin.


What is Hermes' Roman?

Hermes was his Greek name. The Romans called him Mercury.


How was Hermes related to miaia?

I do not know of a Miaia related to Hermes. However, the mother of Hermes was called Maia.


Is Zeus Athena daughter?

Athena is often called the daughter of Zeus in Greek mythology. Zeus is not called the daughter of Athena.


How was Athena often called?

Your royal highness Athena.


What is the name of the temple to Athena and Athena?

it was called the Parthenon