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Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, and smart ideas. She was known for helping heroes, solving problems, and keeping cities safe.

Unlike other gods, Athena did not have a mother. She came out of Zeus’s head fully grown and already wearing armor. Zeus was amazed by her and she soon became his favorite daughter.

Athena’s special symbols were the owl, which stood for wisdom, and the olive tree, which stood for peace. She gave the first olive tree to the city of Athens. The people loved her gift so much that they named their city after her. They also built a beautiful temple called the Parthenon to honor her.

Athena had many talents. People said she invented useful things like ships, plows and rakes. She also taught women how to weave and make pottery.

Many heroes asked Athena for help during their adventures. She helped defeat Medusa and showed soldiers what to do in battle. Even though she was a goddess of war, she still liked peace more than fighting.

Athena wanted people to think before they acted. The Greeks prayed to her when they needed smart ideas or help making good choices.

Athena was the goddess of
the sun
music and poetry
wisdom and courage
wisdom and courage How was Athena born?
from a mother
out of Zeus's head
from sea foam
out of Zeus's head What was Athena wearing when she was born?
armor
nothing
a simple robe
armor Which symbols were Athena's?
horse and trident
lightning bolt and spear
owl and olive tree
owl and olive tree What does the olive tree symbol stand for?
war
peace
wisdom
peace What kinds of things did Athena invent?
ships, plows and rakes
musical instruments
weapons
ships, plows and rakes Athena taught women how to weave and do pottery.
True
False
The story doesn't say.
True What is the Parthenon?
a beautiful temple
a garden
a statue
a beautiful temple Athena liked fighting for no reason and started many wars.
True
False
The story doesn't say.
False Why did the people of Athens name their city after Athena?
Zeus ordered them to name it after her.
Athena defeated a monster there.
Athena gave the people the first olive tree.
Athena gave the people the first olive tree.

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