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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 are some bad things on Athena?
According to all legends and myths....Athena really has no BAD traits..
She is the goddess of wisdom, war, handicrafts and agriculture, reason, and purity. she is Zeus' favorite child and he trusts her with his almighty thunderbolt. she is the protector of Athens and she she is one of the three virgin goddesses......REALLY!?? i don't think a GODDESS can get much better than that! especially considering Aphrodite....goddess of sexuality and beauty...Persephone...goddess of death... and on and on and on with all the goddesses who are impure and jealous and all that crap... so really if you are looking for bad things about Athena the real answer id good luck my friend:)
What does Athena instruct Odysseus to do now that he is in Ithaca?
When Odysseus returns to Ithaca from his voyage at sea, he is disguised as a beggar and lives with Eumaeus, the swineherd. Odysseus then must win the contest of strining a bow and shooting an arrow through axe-heads that Penelope set up. After he has done this, he must battle his wife's suitors and reclaim his spot as king.
Why was Athena angry with Arachne?
Arachne was better at weaving than her, and Athena was the goddess of household crafts, so Arachne being better than her made Athena angry.
In HPDH, she was supposed to be over 70 (First year said that she was a sprightly 70 year old...), but her birthday is October 4th, 1935, and during the DH, that would only make her 62, since the battle was in May of 98'........can someone tell me if this really is contradicing information.
What does Minerva the roman goddess look like?
She has grey eyes, a golden robe, and often has lots of armor on her. She likes owls so she probably has one, and I've heard that she is the goddess of magic somewhere.
How is the goddess Athena brave?
she is not like any goddess. she is a tom boy. in all he myths she is going to war or fighting. she isn't afraid to show her opinon. if she fights her side will win.
Who influences Athena or directs their activities?
No one directs Athena's activities. She can be influenced by the other gods and goddesses. The specific influences are dependent on the situation.
Why did Phidias create a sculpture for Goddess Athena.?
People worshiped her. She is the goddess of wisdom, crafts and war. People worshiped her for that and because she gave Athens olive trees.
What are some great deeds about Athena?
athena never did any deeds she was careless she had others to do them but she was very pretty and wouldnt hurt a soul.
Why does Athena carry a shield and a spear?
Athena is the goddess of wisdom and war; defender of cities.
How many war's did Athena fight in?
Athena fought in many wars, but they were not mainly started by her. Athena just helped in the wars.
Why does Athena disguise herself as Mentor in the odyssey?
Athena disguises herself as a mortal so that may be treated as a mortal, giving advice to other men, as opposed to a god giving orders. In this way, she is better able to test mortals. It is also more fun for her, and it amuses her to become a mortal. It is a way for the gods to show their power, by behaving subtly.
How did posiedon avenge Athena?
I think you mean how did Poseidon get revenge on Athena. The pair did not get along. His sleeping with Medusa in her temple was one way, plus they competed to be the patron god of Athens. When he lost, he flooded the city and sent sea monsters after various heroes favored by Athena.
At the time he accidentally came across the goddess Athena while bathing and was blinded as a result.
