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Essay Archive - Athena
Athena
The god to be the topic of discussion in this report is Athena. Athena was an
important member of the Olympic pantheon. She was born fully armed from the
forehead of Zeus, the chief god. Athena was Zeus's favorite child. He
entrusted her with the Aegis, his breastplate, and with his thunderbolt.
Athena's role as a goddess varied. She was a major warrior and most images
depict her dressed in armor and holding a spear. In Homer's Iliad, she is
described as a fierce battle goddess who continually intervened on the side of
the Greeks. She also took an interest in handicrafts and agriculture. The
olive tree, which....
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