Anthropomorphism- is a representation as of a deity
Epithet- a phrase that describes an actual quality
Eponym- a word deprived from a name
Etiological Tale- a story explaining a natural phenomenon
Myth- a legendary story usually with hero that explains nature
Pantheon- a domed circular Roman temple
The Origin of Athena
There is one story about Athena's origin. It says Athena came out of Zeus's head as a woman and dressed in full armor. Zeus
swallowed his wife, who at the time was pregnant with Athena. Shortly after, Zeus had a really bad headache, therefore Hephaestus split open Zeus's head.
Athena's Powers and Reigns
Athena is the Greek goddess of war,wisdom,arts and skills,true justice,protection (physically and physically), peace, and battle strategy. The main two powers that Athena rule over are Wisdom and War.
Athena's Symbols
Athena's main symbols are the owl and the olive tree. The owl represents
wisdom because Athena is the goddess of wisdom. The olive tree
represents peace and goodwill. Another one of the many symbols she has
is the dove; it represents victory.
Writings about Athena
A myth called The Bath of Athena was written in the third century by Callimachus.
The myth is about how Teiresias see Athena nude and became blind; however he has augural sight.
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