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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 was Athenas brother's name?

Aeacus, Angelos, Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Dionysus, Eileithyia, Enyo, Eris, Ersa, Hebe, Helen of Troy, Hephaestus, Heracles, Hermes, Minos, Pandia, Persephone, Perseus, Rhadamanthus, the Graces, the Horae, the Litae, the Muses, the Moirai

What is Athena's weapon?

mostly her brains but as in war weapons, spear,shield and a occasional dagger

Was Athena the goddess of love?

She is not the goddess of love, but she is the goddess of wisdom, war, weaving, pottery, justice, skill,and industry. Daughter of Zues and Metis (or Heda).

Who did Athena the goddess blind for seeing her naked?

Tireseus. She gave him the gift of prophecy when she realised it was her friend's son and she had acted too hastily because she couldn't take back making him blind...

What are some negative characteristics of Athena?

She turned Arachne into a spider-- so she can get mad and take advantage of her power.

How did Athena get the nickname Pallas Athena?

Athena and her companion Pallas were sparring with spears, when Athena accidently killed Pallas. As a sign of mourning for her lost friend, Athena placed Pallas' name in front of her ownher own: Pallas Athena.

What was the color associated with Athena?

Athena was traditionally associated with purple and white,but i wasnt born back then so i dont know for sure.

What does Athena love?

Athena loved learning, the arts, and her patron city of Athens.

What was the temple of Athena used for?

The temple of Athena was used to house the giant statue of her and was used for democracy,

Who is the Roman goddess Minerva?

Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom, invention, the arts, and martial prowess (war). Her Greek counterpart was Athena. who also ate lots of pizza. and alwas whent to the mall and monster truk races.:) :) :) :) :) :)) :)) :(*****************************************************************)%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%$$$$$#$!%^~)

What was the name of Athena's temple?

There were many. The one in Athens was and is called the Parthenon.

What was Athena a lover of?

Athena the greek god was a lover of music

What is Athena's role in The Odyssey?

Athena gave wisdom to Odysseus on his journey back from the Trojan War.

Did Athena have a weakness?

Yes, it was believed that Athena's major weakness was her lack of emotion and compassion. She also lacked empathy and was somewhat unapproachable.

Who married Athena?

Athena was one of the virgin goddesses, so she never married.

How did the greek goddess Athena live?

If your talking about how she lived in Zues's head well she's immortal so she lived the same way Poseidon, Hestia, Hera, Demeter, and Hades lived/growed in Kronos's stomach.

Roman goddess of wisdom and crafts?

The Roman goddess of wisdom and crafts, and also of battle stragedy and trade, was Minerva. Her Greek equivalent is Athena.

In book III of The Odyssey what is Nester's reaction when he realizes that Telemachos's companion is Athena?

He was astonished! & he said he most be if great importance if the gods are at his side at a very young age.

What is Athena's family history?

When she was born she leaped out of Zeus`(the king of the gods) head already adult, dressed with her armor.

Where was the greek goddess Athena born?

Well some myths say she was born in Athens but others say in Olympia so we really don't know!

Answer 2:

On the Olympus, out of Zeus' head.