Athena Unique Compared To Other Gods And Goddesses

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Athena was the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts. She had many different names like Pallas, Triogenia, and her Roman name Minerva. Her parents were Zeus and Metis. Athena's birth was very unique compared to other gods and goddesses. According to beliefs, Zeus feared that if Metis, his pregnant wife, had a baby boy, he would take over the world. Because of this, he swallowed his wife, to prevent the baby from overthrowing the world. It turned out that later, the king had a terrible headache. This is when Athena bolted out from his head, as an adult with a protective covering. Her sacred animal was an owl and her sacred plant was one her creations, an Olive Tree. The Olive Tree was also the most important dedication of Attica. Athena was

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