We see her used in literature from ancient works all through history up to modern literature. ... Athena came into being out of the body of Zeus, and many people do not know about her mother, Metis. ... Athena was regarded as the protector of all cities and states. ... Athena character is represented differently in the Iliad and the Odyssey. ... In the Odyssey, also written by Homer, Athena is still very powerful, but only fights to defend the State. ...

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