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The [[Greek]] [[goddess]] of wisdom, just war, the arts, industry, justice and skill. She was the favorite child of [[Zeus]], and, according to Greek mythology, sprang out of Zeus's forehead shortly after he ate her mother, [[Metis]].   
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'''Athena''' was the [[Greek]] [[goddess]] of wisdom, just war, the arts, industry, justice and skill. She was the favorite child of [[Zeus]], and, according to Greek mythology, sprang out of Zeus's forehead shortly after he ate her mother, [[Metis]].   
    
Athena was the patron goddess of [[Athens]].  She claimed the city after gifting it olives and olive oil in a competition with [[Poseidon]] for the city.  Poseidon offered horses, but he was no match for the gifts of Athena.
 
Athena was the patron goddess of [[Athens]].  She claimed the city after gifting it olives and olive oil in a competition with [[Poseidon]] for the city.  Poseidon offered horses, but he was no match for the gifts of Athena.
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She is often confused with [[Nike]], the goddess of victory.  Though war and victory are closely related, Athena and Nike are two separate goddesses.  Part of the confusion may stem from the pair being the best of friends.
 
She is often confused with [[Nike]], the goddess of victory.  Though war and victory are closely related, Athena and Nike are two separate goddesses.  Part of the confusion may stem from the pair being the best of friends.
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The Romans worshiped Athena under the name [[Minerva]]; and Nike as ''Victory''.
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The Romans worshiped Athena under the name [[Minerva]].
    
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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