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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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strengths: rational, intelligent, a powerful defender in war but but also a potent peace maker.
Athena and Poseidon were rivals in the contest for Athens. When Athena won and became the patron goddess of the city, there were still some tensions between the two. The other reason why Athena hated Poseidon was because she caught him and his girlfriend Medusa in her temple and felt very insulted.
Who are Athena the goddess's parents?
Zeus was her father. There was no mother. Some say the mother was Metis, who existed as a fly which Zeus had swallowed. But Athena sprang fully grown out of Zeus' head.
What did Athena give Bellerophon?
A golden bridle that he could use to tame the flying horse Pegasus.
What is the story behind Athena the Greek goddess?
Poseidon was in Athena's temple with Medusa. At that time, Medusa was beautiful. Athena caught them and got furious. Then she turned Medusa ugly with snake hair.
Who where the sisters and brothers of Athena?
Since her father was Zeus, there are many step - brothers and step - sisters of Athena. She didn't have any real siblings, though.
Poseidon and Athena both wanted the city of Athens for their own. Each gave a gift to the city. Posiedon gave it the sea, and therefore added it to his kingdom. However, Athena planted an olive tree. Zeus ruled that Athena gave the better gift and therefore got Athens.
Was Athena the goddess of Athens?
Athena is the patron goddess of Athens. Athena and Poseidon had a contest to see who gets the city named after them. Poseidon gave a salt water spring while Athena planted olive trees. To the gods or the people of Athens, depending on which version you're reading, they voted Athena's gift better. This is why Athens has its name.
Treated?? Do you mean created?? She sprang fully grown and armed from the head of Zeus.
her favorite wepone to use was her shield it would protect her against her enimes
Faviorite What?
Athena's favorite what, if you tell me and i will answer.
What is the Roman name for the goddess of wisdom?
The name of the Roman goddess of wisdom is Minerva. Her Greek equivalent is Athena.
Was Athena the only goddess to be a virgin?
No. The other Greek virgin goddesses were Artemis (Diana in Rome) and Hestia (Vesta in Rome).
