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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 favorites?

one of Athena's favorite things is her owl, Nyctimene. Her others may be her shield, helm, or her olive tree. no one really knows. i know that she loves crafts! you know why? because I'm a daughter of Athena!

Why does Athena disguise Odysseus?

So he could see what was happening at his house without being recognized.

Why was Athena a god god?

In ancient Greek legends, there were different ages of rulers. The Sky and Gaea were the first. Then came the Titans, and finally the gods. Athena is a god, but not a Titan or creator. Your question was confusing, so I was not very sure what you were asking

What is Athenas claim to fame?

Athena is the great Olympian goddess of wise counsel, war, the defence of towns, heroic endeavour, weaving, pottery and other crafts.

What was Athena goddice of?

She was the goddess of wisdom and war strategy.

Who challenged Minerva to a weaving contest?

Minerva challenged Arachne. Arachne won; Minerva was jealous so she turned her into a spider.

What are Zeus and Athena god or goddess of?

Zeus is the God of the sky and lightning. His symbols are oak leaves, an eagle, and a lightning bolt.

Athena is the Goddess of archeology, architects, and architecture. Hope I helped!!! :)

What is Athenas most prized possession?

Her most prized possession was her wisdom and the way she fought.

How does Athena interact with humans?

by appearing in front of them and confronting them.

What is symbols of Athena?

Athena symbol is a bird specifically the owl

How do you spell Athena in Greek?

Athena in Greek is spelled Ἀθηνᾶ.

Why is Athena goddess of wisdom?

Athena was the goddess of wisdom, reason, and literature. She is called the goddess of wisdom because of her brilliant inventions that helped many gods.

What is Arachne god of?

arachne was a maiden who said she was better than Athena at weaving. In return of showing hubris, Athena turned her into a spide.

Actually Arachne was a woman from Lydia who was taught weaving by Athena and thot she was to good to b tot from Athena so she denied being tauht by Athena, and the had a contest between Athena and arachne to c wo was the better weaver, neither won, but Athena destroyed arachnes weave and arachne was ashamed and hung herself and Athena felt bad so she saved her life but turned her into a spider.

What is Athena's story?

Its the same as her birth. Zeus married Metis. Metis became pregnant, once Zeus knew that any child Metis had would be more powerful than himself he swallowed Metis. After a while he had a really bad headache and had to split his head open. Anthena came out of his head with armour on. She was his favourite out of all the children he had.

Did the Greek goddess Athena have any children?

No. In Greek mythology, the goddess Athena had no children. She was a virgin goddess.

Which Greek goddess was better Artemis or Athena?

It is clearly a matter of opinion. Artemis and Athena are both strong virgin goddesses. If you are more of a outdoorsy tomboy, Artemis is better. If you are more of the smart and practical one, Athena is better.

What is the complete story behind Athena?

Athena is the greek goddess of victory and wisdom. Zeus' wife, Prudence, was playing a game with him and made herself into a fly which accidently got swallowed by Zeus. She then lived in his brain and got pregnant. When her baby was being born, Zeus had awful headaches, so by command of Zeus, he had one of children hit his head with a hammer and split the skull. Athena then came bursting out of his head full grown clad in armor and a lovely dress carrying a shield and spear. She hates her brother the god of war.


THE END

What did Athena enjoy?

Athena enjoyed learning new things. She also had fun when she weaved and sewed. Coming up with plans and strategies enhanced her happiness and pride as well.

What is Athenas responsibility?

If you are talking about the greek goddess then it would be Wisdom, weaving, crafting i think

What are some horrible things Athena did?

She turned Medusa in to a hideous creature with snakes as hair