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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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Did greek goddess Athena have any bothers or sisters?
Athena did have a few half brothers and sisters. there was Ares, Artemis, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hephastus, Dionysus, Hermes and a few other minor gods and goddesses. But she did not have any real brothers or sisters.
Athena died over 2000 years ago.
Athena was believed to be an immortal goddess, so she never died.
What does Athena the Greek goddess rule?
In geographical terms, in Greek mythology she was claimed as Athens patron god, but in abstract terms she dominated the subject of knowledge and wisdom.
Where does the Greek goddess Athena spend most of her time?
Athena spends most of her time helping those she finds worthy of her help.
As whom does Athena disguise herself?
In the Odyssey, she disguises herself many times.
Among these are Penelope's sister, Telemakhos, a shepherd girl, Mentor, a little girl, Nausicaa's friend, and a seaman that advises Telemakhos.
What is Athena's affect on modern culture?
Athena can be found on the Congressional Medal of Honor in the United States. She's also featured on coins worldwide. She has been the basis for characters in modern-day literature as well for children's toys. Athena is also featured reverently at many colleges and universities.
She was the goddess of war, and very wise. Her symbol is an owl, and she is rumored to have planted the first olive tree in Greece, for a competition, which she won, so the city of Athens is named in her honor.
She was the goddess of wisdom and a warrior. Her symbol is an owl.
What was Athena's special powers?
In Greek mythology, Athena didn't have any "powers", per say. She was the Goddess of Wisdom and War Strategy, but she didn't have any super powers.
Where did the Greek godess Athena live?
As one of the Olympian deities, Athena resided on the Mount Olympus. She also had a special relationship with the city of Athens, and was a protector of cities in general.
No, in Percy Jackson, however, she had "brain children" which meant that she had given a certain man a gift of a child, extremely smart, of course, being the goddess of intelligence.
The characteristics of Athena?
Athena was most notably the goddess of wisdom, but also of wise counsel, weaving, and a few other related and non-related things. She was generous, calm, and cool-tempered (except for the Arachne incident). On a physical note, she was very beautiful but preferred to remain a virgin.
I couldn't have said it better myself.
The Romans equated the Greek goddess, Athena, with Minerva. Minerva is the goddess of wisdom, music, poetry, medicine, and magic and is sponsor of arts, strategy, and trade. She is often depicted with an owl, symbolizing her wisdom.
Minerva.
Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom and battle, and her Roman equivalent is Minerva. Athena/Minerva's symbol is the owl, and she is the daughter of the lord of the skies, Zeus (Greek) or Jupiter. (Roman)
The roman name for the goddess, Athena, is Minerva. She is the goddess of wisdom, battle stradegy, and art/craft.
Why did Athena treat Odysseus?
She treated Odysseus very well. Without Athena, Odysseus would not have made it home.
Athena's parents were Zeus and Metis and she didn't have any siblings!
How did Athena's mythology begin?
It began by her being born, fully armed, out of the head of her father, Zeus.
Who was Greek goddess Athena married to?
She was unmarried and widely known for being a virgin. But in other mythologies, the equivalent of Athena was married to the equivalent of Apollo.
She didnt get married stupid
Who are the Roman goddess Minerva's children?
Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, did not have any children. She was a virgin goddess along with Diana and Vesta.
