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ATHENE (Athena) was the Olympian goddess of wisdom and good counsel, war, the defense of towns, heroic endeavor, weaving, pottery and various other crafts. She was depicted as a stately woman armed with a shield and spear, and wearing a long robe, crested helm, and a snake-trimmed cape adorned with Medusa.

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Bronze statue of Athena

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In Greek Mythology the little owl traditionally represents or accompanies Athena.

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Ancient depiction of Athena on pottery

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Athens is Europe's oldest capitol and has experienced almost every form of government.

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Illustration of Parthenon Athena statue

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In a contest for control of Athens, Athena won by producing an Olive tree. There is still an Olive tree atop the Acropolis today

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One of the reasons Athena created Medusa was because she was said to be more beautiful than Athena.

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Athens is home to the first known democracy.

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Athena is said to have been born from Zeus's head, fully dressed in armor.

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Known as a virgin goddess, Athena was not interested in relationships or love.

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Athena’s marble sculpture. The main material of this statue is silver-white marble, partially inlaid with ivory and gold.

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Parthenon Athena statue

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Athena had only one parent, Zeus.

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Ancient Greek sculpture of Athena

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Athens was the most powerful town of ancient Greece. Its name originates from Athena, the goddess of wisdom and courage.

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Athena is known to have created Medusa, so she is often depicted on her shield.

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Athena’s owl was said to be a woman named Nyctimene (or Nyktimene), who was fleeing her father after he had attacked her. Athena turned her into an owl to help her. It was also known as her sacred animal.

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Interior of the Parthenon