Greek goddess Athena (A-theen-uh)later called Minerva bythe Romans, was the goddess of wisdom, battle, and certaincrafts, and was the protector of the concept of cities. Theolive tree was sacred to her, and her sacred bird was theowl (which is why wisdom is associated with owls). Poseidon,the god of the Sea, and Athena were in competition to becomethe patron of a new city. Poseidon, as a bribe, gave thefirst horses to the people, but Athena struc...
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