Ancient Athena - goddess of war, wisdom and crafts, knowledge and the arts.This is due to the nature and range of activities, which was attributed to the deity Greeks.
Athena - the fifth child of Zeus, according to legend, was born in an unusual way.The chief god of Olympus Hera secretly married a Metis.But soon Zeus knew that his son would overthrow him from the throne.This he said Moira (or Uranus and Gaia - according to other sources).The angry god, in order to prevent loss of power, swallowed a pregnant wife.After that, he strongly headache, and he asked Hephaestus to split it.From the head of Zeus, a new deity - Athena.
Goddess of War by nature different from the Ares, which also protects the battles.Last embodies the reckless aggression and unwarranted bravery, while Athena is associated with strategic planning.It is also called the goddess of fair war.In contrast to Aphrodite -olitsetvoreniyu femininity and love - the patroness of battles has characteristics of masculinity.Athena rescued his admirers at a difficult moment - thanks to the right strategy, they managed to overcome the most serious difficulties, defeat enemies.Therefore frequent companion of the goddess Nike was the (Victory).
According to legend, the daughter of Zeus childhood differed inquisitiveness and showed interest in the sciences, so my father decided to make her the patroness of knowledge.Athena - the goddess of war, wisdom and crafts - repeatedly prompted Greeks unconventional, but effective solutions.She taught art Erichthonius of Athens harness horses, and Bellerophon - taming the winged horse, Pegasus.Athena, the goddess of war and wisdom, Dana helped construct a huge ship on which he came to Greece.Some myths attributed deity patronage of peace and prosperity, marriage, family and procreation, urban development, and healing abilities.
According to tradition, with the right to give his name the capital of Greece fought two contenders: Poseidon (the patron of the seas and oceans) and the goddess Athena.Photos of archaeological finds and other evidence suggests that in ancient times the city is an architectural masterpiece of white stone palaces and giant stadiums and carved temples.Poseidon, God promised that Greeks will never be in need of water, if the capital called his name.A patron of the wisdom of the Greeks offered the eternal welfare of food and money, and presented as a gift to citizens of the olive sapling.The Greeks have made their choice, and today the capital of Greece, was named after the goddess, and the olive tree is considered to be its sacred symbol.
Temple of Athena - the Parthenon - is located in the Acropolis at an altitude of about 150 meters above sea level, it is a giant white-stone building, a masterpiece of architecture.Inside it is a statue of the goddess, made of gold and ivory plates.On all sides the temple surrounded by 46 huge slender columns.
supreme god of Greek mythology, Zeus is considered, but the cult of Athena resonates with the more ancient period of Greek history - matriarchy.Therefore, the goddess can be considered close to Zeus on the importance, or even equal to it.
