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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 is Athena's age?

She's immortal and was born fully grown.

What did Athena's shield represent?

it represent that she was the goddess of war

Did Athena have any children?

No, Athena didn't have any children. She was one of the virgin goddesses. She never had a consort, let alone children.

Did Athena have any friends?

Athena, the goddess of wisdom had few friends. Among them was an owl and some would call Odysseus a friend to her.

What does Athena hold?

She holds an owl in one hand, a shield in the other.

How many siblings did Artemis have?

Her twin brother was Apollo, Artemis's other siblings are by her father Zeus, they include the Olympian gods Ares, Hephaestus, Dionysus, Hermes and the goddess Athena and other divine and mortal children of Zeus.

Who is the goddess of fertility?

Many cultures and areas have fertility goddesses. Some of these goddesses include Brigid and Epona in Celtic mythology, and Isis and Bestet in Egyptian mythology.

Does Athena have kids?

Yes In one of the new myths she did.

Do you celebrate a holiday for Athena the Greek goddess?

There was a festival for Athena. Cows were sacrificed for her and were offered to her. They then feasted on the meat of the cow. Women carried jugs of wine and carried trays of food on their heads. This festival happened every 4 years (Fact): One festival took more than 2 months to celebrate. Athena was a very special Goddess. In books and libraries there are so many myths and legends about her.

-By Ame-Mae Everett Rm13

Was Athena treated fairly by history?

Yes. Athena had many accomplishments in her life...how could she not be treated fairly? Accomplishments include conquering the city of Athens and invented many things such as the chariot and the horse bridle.

Arachne was punished by Minerva for?

For declaring her weaving to be better than Minerva's

Who was the husband of Athena?

Athena had no husband even through Hephaestus tried to seduce her.

Why did the Romans worship Athena?

They worshiped her because it provided protection and wisdom.

What skill does Arachne possess?

Her skill was to be able to weave better than the goddess Athena herself. That's why Athena got angry and turned her into a spider (Arachne - Arachnid, get it?). She has also been credited with first using linen and inventing the spindle (or her descendants, did depending on the myth source).

How does Athena plan to affect Telemachus?

Athena travels to Ithaca to talk to Telemachus, and she plans to help him by telling him that his father is most likely still alive, and that he will return. She tells him that he needs to get rid of the suitors and to travel to Pylos and Sparta to ask for news of his father.

How did Athena effect the naming of Athens?

There was a contest for the patronage of the city between Athena and Poseidon . Poseidon created a spring on top of the Acropolis, but it was salty. Athena planted an olive tree, and she was voted victor of the contest and became the patron of the city, which was named after her.

Does goddess Athena cause trouble in the Odyssey?

FOr one thing she stops Laokoon from warning the Trojans about the horse.

Has Athena done anything bad?

It depends on your point of view. If you are Greek - no. If you are Trojan - yes.