Athena

Ancient Greek goddess AthenaGoddess of wisdom, warfare, and handicraftMember of the Twelve OlympiansMattei Athena at Louvre. Roman copy from the 1st century BC/AD after the Greek original Piraeus Athena of the 4th century BC attributed to Cephisodotos or Euphranor.AbodeMount OlympusAnimalsOwl, serpent, horseSymbolAegis, helmet, spear, armour, gorgoneion, chariot, distaffTreeOliveGenealogyParentsZeus alone, or Zeus and MetisChildrenErichthonius (adopted)EquivalentsRomanMinervaEtruscanMenrvaEgyptianNeith Athena or Athene, often given the epithet Pallas, is an ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom, warfare, and handicraft who was later syncretised with the Roman goddess Minerva. Athena was regarded as the patron and protectress of various cities across Greece, particularly the city of Athens, from which she most likely received her name. Her major symbols include owls, olive trees, snakes, and the gorgoneion. In art, she is generally depicted wearing a helmet and holding a spear. From her origin as an Aegean palace goddess, Athena was closely associated with the city of Athens. She was known as Polias and Poliouchos (both derived from polis, meaning "city-state"), and her templ