Athena
Published on Nov 24, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
GODDESS ATHENA
WAS ALSO KNOWN TO THE ROMANS AS MINERVA.
Shown in the background is the Chinese symbol for wisdom and welfare.
GODDESS ATHENA
- Athena carries a shield and a walking stick around with her.
- Athena wore an armored dress and an armored helmet to go along with it.
IMPORTANT EVENTS IN ATHENA'S LIFE
- Athena was named one of the most powerful gods ever known.
- Athena and Artemis went to the aid of the Greeks during the Trojan War.
- Athena helped Perseus kill Medusa
- She gave Bellerophon the magic bridle, in which enabled him to ride Pegasus
- Athena showed Argus, a ship builder, to build a magic ship for Jason.
IMPORTANT EVENTS IN ATHENA'S LIFE
- Athenians decided to name their city after Goddess Athena, as she protected them
- Athena helped and supported Hercules through 12 labors
- The Parthenon was made and fully dedicated to Athena
ATHENA'S POWERS
- Athena is the goddess of wisdom, welfare, crafts, inspiration, and civilization
ATHENA'S FRIENDS AND ALLIES
- Zeus, Nike, Ares are allies of Athena
- Artemis and Demeter were friends of Athena
- Poseidon was a former friend of Athena
INTERESTING INFO ABOUT ATHENA
- Greeks named a city after Athena, called Athens
- Athenians built the Parthenon especially for Athena
- Athena is one of the most worshipped goddesses in Greek history
