Zeus hit his head on the cloud and caused Athena to appear (Daly-20). .
Out of all the cities that Athena helped and protected Athens claimed her as there own. The Atheans believed that the first king of Athens, Erichthonius, was a descendant of Athena (Daly-20). Even though Poseidon was greedy of earthy kingdoms, he challenged Athena for the city. The both of them appeared before the court of gods and goddess to make a judgment. Poseidon presented water to be of use to the Atheans. But the water was salty. Athena presented the olive tree which gave fruit, oil and wood. The court judged that this was a more beneficial gift and let Athena have the city (Daly-100). To show their homage, the Atheans, built the Parthenon. The word Parthenon means virgin's place, for Athena was a virgin goddess ("Parthenon"-1). The east side of the building showed the birth of Athena and the west side showed the contest with Poseidon ("Athena"-1).
Atheans, on the other hand, were not the only people Athena favored. According to Homer the Greeks were greatly benefited when Athena came down from the heavens and stopped Achilles of Phthia from killing Agamemnon. Achilles protested but Athena replied: Down from the skies I come to check your rage if only you would yield.Stop this fighting, now.Don't lay hand to sword.I know it is the truth-one day glittering gifts will lie before you, three times over to pay for all his outrage. Hold back now. Obey. (Homer-104) Even though Athena was the patroness of war she also had compassion for the Greeks. Athena new if Achilles had killed Agamemnon that would certainly mean defeat for the Greeks. Athena was ruthless, manipulative, savage, and found delight in Trojan blood ("Athena, daughter of Zues"-1).
Athena also is credited with helping a young man that was on trial in Athens for killing his mother. This young man was Orestes and his mother Clytemnestra, both from Argos. Athena having no mother had more compassion for the male figure than female.
Pallas Athena is a strong mythical character. ... [Evans 31] Athena had a rather strange birth. ... [Evans 32] Athena was the goddess of war. ... [Aliki 30] Many objects represent Athena. ... Lastly, a modern allusion to Athena is the recently constructed space probe named Athena. ...
Athena Athena has remained one of the most commonly alluded to goddesses from mythology and she represents the civilized and intellectual side of war and adversity. ... The Romans knew Athena as Minerva. ... Athena was the war goddess of the Ancient Greeks. ... Athena was very different from the war god Ares. ... Athena was also known to show mercy. ...
Homer portrays Athena as a motherly figure. ... Athena is essentially doing the same thing. ... While he was at sea Athena protected Odysseus. ... However, Athena steps in once again to save the day: "Athena spoiled their shots" (XXII 282). ... It is important to note that Athena never physically aided Odysseus. ...
The Goddess Athena The Goddess Athena is the main female Character in the Odyssey. ... Goddess Athena's role in this epic is to help Odysseus through his journey home and make sure that he survives. ... Athena plays a major role in making sure that Odysseus comes home safely to his home land of Ithaca. Daughter of Zeus Athena helps Odysseus many times during the story. ... Athena is very important because she helps getting Odysseus home alive to be back with his family....
THE GODDESS ATHENA THE BIRTH OF ATHENA Athena was born from a mortal woman named Metis, (meaning wisdom) and fathered by Zeus, king of the gods. ... g cry Athena sprung out of Zeus's head. ... Athena is the daughter of Zeus. ... Arachne was a student of Athena. ... This enraged Athena. ...
Athenas and Ares Throughout the ancient world, many civilizations established secret societies known only to a select few. ... Ares and Athena are the ancient Greek gods of war. Athena is the goddess of warfare to protect the state and is involved in the strategic aspect of it. ... He symbolizes the fearless warrior while Athena symbolizes the commanding general. ... Both groups would pay homage to Athena and Ares, but strategists would pay a little more to Athena while the soldiers would pay a little more to Ares. ...
The Parthenon was built as an offering of thanks to Athena for the salvation of Athens and Greece in the Persian wars. ... In the eastern cella is the giant 40 foot statue of Athena Parthenos. ... Athena is wearing a peplos of gold and her flesh is of ivory and her core is made of wood. In her right hand she is holding Athenas of Nike, which stands 6' tall. ... On the east pediment is the story of the birth of Athena. ...
