Athena
Athena is the goddess of wisdom and war, patriotism and good citizenship. She is the protector of Athens, as she is the patron deity of the city. There are two sides of her character: she could be mighty and terrible, or gentle and pure. Her Roman name is Minerva, and the Romans rank her third among their gods, under Jupiter (Zeus) and Juno (Hera). Athena was the favorite daughter of Zeus, and her share of wisdom was given to her by him. She has been called the "mind of god." As the goddess of wisdom, she chose the owl as her symbol. She was prayed to by sculptors, architects, and practitioners of weaving and spinning.
According to Greek Mythology, Athena is able to give power, skill and courage, and also victory in war for those who respect justice. She taught men the art of war, and led the way through battles to victory, peace, and prosperity. She herself also fought in many wars and, according to myth, was the creator of the famous Trojan horse. Athena assisted the......
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