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Athena
Goddess of Wisdom & War
Symbols of Athena:
- olive tree
- armour
- helmet
- spear
- owl
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The birth of Athena
Zeus pursued Metis, the Titan Goddess of Wisdom and after a long chase with both parties changing their form to various creatures, and eventually Metis relented. Zeus then learned of a prophecy that stated his child with Metis would overthrow him. So Zeus ate the pregnant Metis, and gained some Wisdom. He developed an awful headache, and the other gods split his skull to relieve the pain. Out jumped Athena, fully grown and clad in armour.
The founding of Athens
Athena competed against Poseidon for the patronage of this city that had not yet been named or founded. Whichever gave the better gift to the locals would be the one to win. There are differing accounts of Poseidon's gift, he either created a local water spring, or created the first horse. However, Athena gave the gift of an olive tree and won the patronage of the city of Athens as it was founded.
Associated Characters
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