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Who is Poseidon to Athena?
In Greek mythology when Athena is the daughter of Zeus, Poseidon being the brother of Zeus, is her uncle. However, myths exist which make Poseidon the grandfather of Athena when she is the daughter of his son Triton, or Poseidon is the father of Athena when her mother is Tritonis or Polyphe.
What did the Greek army do to make Athena angry?
When the Greeks sacked Troy, they found Cassandra, daughter of King Priam of Troy, clinging to a statue in Athena's temple. Ajax the Lesser dragged her from the temple, and by some accounts raped her. Cassandra was then given to Agamemnon as a concubine. As punishment for defiling her temple and abusing her follower, Athena and Poseidon created huge storms that drove the Greek fleet off course, and killed Ajax.
Which greek god turned Medusa's once proud locks into ringlets of hissing snakes?
Medusa was the high priestess of Athena. She was beautiful and was desired by many men. One day Poseidon, Lord of the sea and earthquakes, took Medusa into Athena's temple and raped her. Athena was furious, for being a priestess of Athena, she had to keep her maidenhood like the goddess. So to make sure this didn't happen again, Athena turned Medusa into a gorgon with snakes for hair and eyes that turn people to stone.
What did Athena make?
Athena made the olive tree for the city of Athens. In gratitude, they named the city after her.
What did Greeks do to make the goddess Athena happy?
Make offerings at her temple.
Who was Athena's children?
Athena had children although they didn't make the history books. Athena herself sprouted out of Zeus's head in full Greek battle armor. All relationships with mortals are purely intellectual. So her children come out of Athena's head like her and Zeus. Minus the battle armor. :-D
Who is Poseidon to Athena?
In Greek mythology when Athena is the daughter of Zeus, Poseidon being the brother of Zeus, is her uncle. However, myths exist which make Poseidon the grandfather of Athena when she is the daughter of his son Triton, or Poseidon is the father of Athena when her mother is Tritonis or Polyphe.
What contributions did the Greek make to history?
they help history by introducing a democracy especially to America
What is the definition of greek myths?
A Greek Myth is a story about Greek Gods or heroes who do fantastical things to make the world we know and "love" today. Here's an example: There was a new Greek village, and they wanted to name it after a God. Athena (Goddess of wisdom) and Poseidon (God of the Seas) wanted the name. To win the event, Poseidon conjured up a horse (or a stream in other stories). Athena made an olive tree pop up out of nowhere. Athena won. The city is now what we all know as Athens.
What part did Athena play in the founding of Athens?
The Greek goddess Athena played a very important part in the founding of Athens. Athena and her uncle Poseiden both wanted to become patriot god of a thriving city, so they held a competition. Poseiden struck his mighty trident against the earth to make a spring, but the citizens were unable to drink from it because it was saltwater. They deemed Poseiden's gift useless and chose Athena's gift instead, an olive tree that could provide olives for them to eat. The city was founded by Athena and was named Athens in her honour.
Did any gods make pottery?
The Greek Goddess Athena was a goddess of handicrafts. Athena-Ergane was a patron goddess of pottery. Egyptian god Khnum was another patron god of pottery There is also a patron SAINT of potters; Saint Spyridon.
What did the Greek army do to make Athena angry?
When the Greeks sacked Troy, they found Cassandra, daughter of King Priam of Troy, clinging to a statue in Athena's temple. Ajax the Lesser dragged her from the temple, and by some accounts raped her. Cassandra was then given to Agamemnon as a concubine. As punishment for defiling her temple and abusing her follower, Athena and Poseidon created huge storms that drove the Greek fleet off course, and killed Ajax.
Did Athena have any powers?
No but Athena used knowledge to make up for it
Why are Apollo and Athena allies?
Apollo and Athena are brother and sister - or at least half-brother. Apollo was born from one of Zeus' many adulteries (with Leto), Athena was born out of Zeus' head after he had swallowed Metis who was pregnant with his daughter. Also Athena is the goddess of wisdom, and Apollo the god of true prophecy - so they have a common interest. In many of the Greek myths Athena and Apollo are natural allies, ganging up as the two unruly kids annoyed by the conservatism and killjoy attitude of Zeus and Hera (father and stepmother). The Greek gods are remarkably like any other dysfunctional first family.
Did Athena have any special powers?
No but Athena used knowledge to make up for it
Why you need history?
History is supposedly important so we can look and past mistakes, and not make them again
How can you undo a promise to Athena?
A:You should not lightly break a promise to Athena, a powerful and important goddess. If you can not keep a promise you should probably make votive offerings and perhaps make another promise that Athena would find acceptable instead of the original promise.
