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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 Athena's fears?

Spiders because Arachne challenged Athena to a weaving competion (Athena is the goddess of weaving as well) Athena got mad and turned Arachne in to a Spider.

What does Minerva do to Ulysses?

she doesnt do anything. She helps him through his jouney because he is very weakkK.

Did Telemachus ever realize he was talking to Athena in The Odyssey?

No It was never revealed the he had any knowlege that he was speaking to Athena.

*** You are wrong... I just read it. "Though he said this, his heart knew he had met the deathless goddess: she had been his guest."

Maybe you should check yourself. Just saying.

Actually I did not. When correctly interpreted, while speaking with Athena, Telemachus was not aware that it was the goddess herself. It was after the interlude that he felt he had spoken with Athena herself. It never difinitivly says yes he knew it was Athena or not. Perhaps I'm splitting hairs, but having read the Odyssey several times, and written numerous papers on the subject I feel pretty confident with my answer. I beg pardon, I dont mean to sound like a snot.

Did athena hate Poseidon?

No, but they are family, and families do fight.

Where was the goddess of war Athena born?

She wasnt really born. Zeus ate Maia her mother because it was predicted that if Miaia ever bore a child it would over thourgh Zues. After he had swollowed her he got headaches and hearing the his father crys of agony Hepthus toke a hammer a busted his fathers heaf open and out came a full grown Athena

Did Hephaestus and Athena have children?

Hephaestus and Athena "had" one child, Erichthonius, where Hephaestus tried to go for Athena and ended up getting her leg. She wiped off her leg and threw it to the ground, where Gaia the Earth Goddess was fertilized.

What struggles did Athena face?

Claiming Athens. Athena and Poseidon fought over it until Zeus suggested to give a gift that would be judged by the Athenians themselves. Athena won and declared patron of Athens.

Why is Athena good?

Well, Athena's not really that good. Let's just say she's a wise bad tempered goddess. She was the goddess of wisdom and war. her symbol was the owl. She turned Medusa into a gorgon when she found her with Poisedon in her temple when it was really Poisedon's fault. She also won the fight between Athena and Poisedon for the city of the Athens. Based on the name she obviously won.

Who worshipped the goddess Athena?

Athena was worshipped for her wisdom in war, and her strength. The people worshipping her included: Romans, Greeks, and Warriors.

What do children of Athena look like?

In classical mythology, Athena didn't have any children. She was a virgin goddess.

Why did Athena and Poseidon fight?

They both wanted to be patron god of the city of Athens, and Athena won.They made a deal that they would each give one gift to the city of Athens.First was Poseidon.He gave the town a fountain.The Athenians were really happy with the water at first.Then they tasted it.It was salt water,so they couldn't drink it.Next was Athena.She gave the town of Athens a little olive tree.The Athenians were very satisfied.Olives had many great uses for things like medicine,cooking oil,and chocolate.The Athenians chose Athena and they named the city after her.Athens.Poseidon's a grudge holder,so they started arguing again.=(

What is the name of giants in greek mythology?

If you're thinking names of giants, you want:

Polyphemus

Every Olymipian god/goddess

Medusa

The Fates

But if you're thinking species, you want:

Hydras

Phoenixes

Cyclops

Hope it helps! Sorry I couldn't do more!

Was Athena a liar?

Athena was a very truthful and wise goddess who believed that honesty was very important though in some cases, dishonest comments and answers ensure her well-being and fluently thought battle strategies. Lying is loosly used, and so 'tricky' is a better word for her honesty.