Poseidon and Athena both wanted to be patrons of the prosperous ancient Greek lands of Attica (the region surrounding the city of Athens). Athena And Poseidon – Becoming The Patron of Athens After Erichthonius’s birth, Athena decided to foster the child. This resulted in him spilling his semen all over the Earth, after which Gaea was impregnated. Hephaestus tried to force himself on Athena, but being a warrior, she successfully fought him off.
In fact, Athena was only his foster mother.
That said, some myths suggest that Erichthonius was Athena’s child. Hence, she never went on to have any children. It did not appeal to her, and she was not swayed by it. Similar to Artemis and Hestia, Athena had no interest in love. That is the story behind why Athena is also known as Athena Pallas. In an attempt to preserve her memory, Athena added her best friend’s name to her own. Heartbroken, grief-stricken, and shocked, Pallas’s death took a toll on Athena. One day, while they were practicing some martial exercises, Athena did not realize what she was doing, and she ended up accidentally killing her best friend. They shared a mutual interest in the art of war and would practice together. Greek Goddess of War and Wisdom, Athena by Masterlevsha Athena Pallas, the Story Behind the Name – Pallas and AthenaĪthena grew up with a nymph from Libya named Pallas, they were very close and shared fond memories. Zeus, on the other hand, looked at Athena with pride and honor. The same minute Athena jumped out of Zeus’ head with a shriek so loud and fearsome that Gaea and Uranus were shaking with fright. It was then that Hephaestus struck him in the head with an ax. His headaches blinded him so much that he was unable to tolerate the pain. Zeus felt sharp pangs of pain in his head. In a fit of anger, Zeus swallowed his first wife whole, while she was pregnant with Athena.Įverything was fine until it was time for Athena’s birth. Zeus was threatened by Metis’ next child as he thought that he would be overthrown by it. The most popular ones included “Virgin,” “Pallas,” “The Unwearying One,” “The One of the City,” “The One with Gleaming Eyes,” and “The One who Fights in Front.”Īthena’s counterpart in Roman mythology is Minerva. One of the most important Olympian gods, Athena, had many nicknames. It is not uncommon to find a snake or an olive branch accompanying her as well. To symbolize her wisdom, an owl can be found flying in Athena’s vicinity or perched on her shoulder.
This, the head of Medusa, was a gift from Perseus and thanks to that, Athena’s shield had the power to turn her enemies to stone. Greek mythology has always seen her clad in armor with an elaborate Corinthian helmet, spear in one hand and aegis in the other, or a chiton while carrying a spindle.Īn image of Gorgon’s head lies at the center of her aegis. Her full, unsmiling lips, grey-colored eyes, and graceful physique have been known to intimidate all the while reflecting her power and authority. Athena’s Sacred Animals and Plants Portrayal of Athena in ArtĪrt and literature portray Athena as a majestic goddess with a beautiful, stern face.
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