Athena's Role In Greek Mythology

Athena (Roman name: Minerva), goddess of wisdom and battle strategy, is one of the most beloved and well known gods of the Greek myths. According to Greek mythology, Athena sprang from the head of Zeus, fully grown and wearing battle attire. Athena is always portrayed with her armor and helmet, carrying her shield and lance. Athena is also a gifted craftsman; she created the bridle to tame horses, along with many other crafts and useful objects. Her favorite bird is the owl, which is the symbol of wisdom, watchfulness and the hunt. Athena made all of her followers live a life of purity, and she created a big impact on Greece’s history. On of the most famous myths involving Athena is the origination of the city of the Athens’ symbol. The story begins when Poseidon and Athena have a dispute over who is to rule Athens. Whoever greats the best symbol to represent the city would become patron god or goddess. Poseidon, god of the sea, produced a freshwater spring for the Acropolis. Athena chose to present an olive tree, one of her many symbols. Because olive trees are deemed very useful, Athena became crowned patron goddess of Athens, and she has been ever since.
I admire Athena’s strong intelligence, her rationality in quarrels, her ability to bring peace to bad situations, and the fact that her emotions don’t stand in the way of the tasks she needs to complete. I dislike Athena’s terrible jealousy towards others, and her extreme lack of compassion to anyone but her favorites. Athena and I both possess intelligence, rationality, and unemotional stance in certain situations. Athena is one of my most favorites of the Greek gods, and her story is truly one of a