Athena
Goddess of wisdom, strategy, crafts and justified war
About
Born fully armed from the head of Zeus.
Patron goddess of Athens, which chose her after her gift of the olive tree.
The Parthenon on the Acropolis was built in her honour.
Guide and protector of heroes such as Odysseus and Perseus.
Symbols
Owl, olive tree, aegis, helmet and spear
Roman name
Minerva
Main cult centres
Athens