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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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Where is Athena from and where does she spend most of her time?
Athena is from Ancient Greece and she spends most of her time helping those in need
She loved knitting and reading. She did not want to be in war.
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!
Was it Athena or Minerva that turned a girl into a spider?
Athena and Minerva are the same person but Athena is the greek name and Minerva is the roman name.
What dose Minerva the roman goddess look like?
Minerva has many aspects and is portrayed in many ways. However, it is said that she has grey eyes.
How is Athena important to Zeus?
Athena is the daughter of Zeus and she is the goddess of wisdom and war
Why was Athena Zeus' favorite child?
this is a hard question to answer. thankfully, Athena's helping me answer it. thank her, cause this is embarrassing for her.
because she had a sense of justice, which is stronger then any of Zeus's other children's, she probably became the closest child to Zeus. not to say Zeus doesn't love his other children too.
Why do poseiden and Athena not get along?
Athena and Poseidon did not get along because they were rivals in being the Patron God of Athens. A contest was held to see which god could give Athenians a greater gift. Athena won by giving the Greeks an Olive tree.
Why did Athena hate the Trojans?
Athena didn't like the Trojans because of a contest between her, Aphrodite, and Hera. Paris, a prince of Troy, had to pick the most beautiful out of the three goddesses and he picked Aphrodite. This caused Athena to hold a grudge against the Trojans.
Was Athena the goddess against Poseidon or battling with him?
Mostly, Athena and Poseidon don't have the greatest relationship. They competed against each other to be the patron god/goddess of Athens. Athena offered the olive tree, and Poseidon offered a water spring. Also, Athena found Poseidon with his girlfriend in her temple, which is pretty disrespectful!
What did the goddess Athena give bellerophon to help him carry out his plan?
Athena gave Bellerophon a golden bridle that he used to tame Pegasus.
What did medusa look like before she was cursed by Athena?
She was very beautiful that Athena was jealous and cursed her of her beauty sooo beautiful! then she turned the opposite.
Who is a better weaver Athena or Arachne?
Athena is the better weaver, but only because she is a god. If Athena had been mortal, (human), Arachne would have probably won the weave-off that the two had.
What are Athena's associations?
Zeus was her father and ofcourse she has to know him.
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General:
Sun, golden shield and helmet, spear, spindle, bowl, intertwined snakes, the Parthenon, the seven auras, and the Number 7
Animals:
Owl (wisdom), dove (victory), ram, eagle, tiger, leopard, and other cats.
Plants:
Geranium, tiger lily, oak, cypress, olive tree, Hellebore (Christmas and Lenten roses), and citrus trees
Perfumes/Scents:
Patchouli, dragonÍs blood, musk, indigo, orange blossom, cinnamon, and cedarwood
Gems and Metals:
Onyx, ruby, star sapphire, turquoise, gold, lapis lazuli, and ivory
Colors:
Gold, orange, yellow, emerald green, and royal blue
What are Athena's possessions?
Athena had several possessions, her most prized possessions were her wisdom and the way she fought...
hope this helped(:What was Metis the Greek goddess of?
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