Athena:
Roman name: Minerva. She was the goddess of war, Ares' female counterpart. She was the daughter of Zeus. But, shocker, no mother gave birth to her. She sprang from Zeus’ head, full-grown and clothed in armor! Her symbols include the owl and the olive tree. Her weapons include a shield that had the head of Medusa on it, a battle spear, and a vest made out of goat skin called an Aegis. She was one of the most intelligent and wisest of the Greek deities. She was great at war strategy and giving heroes courage as well. She was able to invent useful items, such as the ship, chariot, plow, and rake. She gave mortals the abilities of cooking and sewing, too. She was the protector of Hercules (known as Heracles by the Greeks), and often helped him with his twelve labors, such as helping him hold the sky (in some versions of the story). Zeus trusted her to wield his thunderbolt, and she did. The fact that she invented the flute but never played it is ironic. Known for protecting civilized life, she is sometimes called the "goddess of the city." She served as the guardian of Athens, a city that was named in her honor. She rejects sexuality, marriage, and motherhood, and even punishes any man who spies on her naked body (though with some compassion). And, although she is a very powerful defender in war, she is also a potent peacemaker. She was Zeus’ favorite child. And, of course, being the goddess of war, she is usually portrayed as a warrior. She supported Greece during the Trojan War.
- Wolf of 300
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