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Athena (Minerva)

Questions about Athena, also spelled Athene, the goddess of wisdom and battle. Called Minerva by the Romans, she was born from Zeus's split skull.

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What was Athenas father name?

Athenas father was zeus, the great god of the heaven

Who did Athena worship?

Being a Great Olympian goddess, Athena worshiped no one; however, as most Greek gods and goddesses did, she often had to obey the will of Zeus, her father.

Did the greek god Athena love Hecules?

No, the Greek goddess Athena did not love Heracles; she was goddess of heroic endeavor so Heracles would ask her help and favor.

What was Poseidon doing in Athena's temple?

Poseidon had sexual intercourse with Medusa in Athena's Temple. Ew.

If they actually did the dirty deed in such a holy place and Athena found out about it, she would have been really annoyed - There was no love lost between Athena and Poseidon and they were rivals for the title of "Chief God of Athens". If Poseidon did it there, it would have been the ultimate insult against Athena. It would have been like desecrating her most precious place, and she took it very personally. To continue with the myth...Athena must have been insulted by the act because she placed a curse on (the previously very beautiful) Medusa, and turned her hair into snakes and her gaze made men turn to stone.

What god did Athena love?

Athena was never touched by love or desire being a virgin goddess.

Is Athena a god?

Athena is a goddess, a female deity.

Was Athena a violent person?

No, Athena was smart and wise and never chose violence as an answer.

How old is Athena when she died?

The Greek goddess Athena never died in mythology being both immortal and ageless.

Did Athena cry when she saw medusa and Poseidon on her temple?

She cried out in outrage, for Poseidon and Medusa were making love in her temple; and she was a virgin goddess. She cursed Medusa with serpent hair.

How did Athena pop out of zueses head?

Athena burst forth from the head of Zeus, his daughter with Metis, when Hephaestus or Prometheus struck his head with a axe.

Did Athena have lovers?

No Athena made people lover each other

What troubles Athena?

Medusa because Athena cursed her and Poseidon

Was Athena in love with someone?

No, Athena was a virgin goddess, so did not love gods or mortal men.

What did the Athenians think of Athena's gift to the city?

Good because they loved olive trees and that's the reason they named the city after her

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 have any hardships or struggles?

no Athena didn't have any hardships or troubles. she was a goddess and that means she had help from other gods/goddesses and she was the goddess of wisdom so she would know how to fix any problem.