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Athena. Because of this gift, the city was named after her
and she became its patron goddess.
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What natural resources did Ancient Athens have?
Olive trees from the goddess Athena, whom Athens was named after, according to myth.
What city state is Poseidon?
Poseidon had a favorite city, Athens. As you may have guested Athens is the Greek goddess' Athena, goddess of wisdom. Poseidon and Athena fought for Athens but, in the end Zeus gave it to Athena.
Why is Athena the patron goddess of Athens?
Athena became the patron goddess of Athens after a great competition with her uncle, Poseidon. Who ever could make the best thing to benefit mankind won. Poseidon struck the ground and brought forth a great spring, but the water in the spring was that of salt and was undrinkable. Athena then brought forth the olive tree, which could be used in many different ways. It gave them olive oil, olives, shade and wood. Therefore Athena was proclaimed the winner and became the patron goddess of Athens! It was also named after her.
What are goddess Athena's achievements?
Athena is the ruler of ancient city-state Athens. It's only one of her achievements. Poseidon and Athena both wanted a city. They decided to give a gift ( one each ) and the people will select the one they want. Poseidon gave a spring of salt water. Athena gave a olive tree, which gave wood, oil and olives. The people chose Athena's gift and she named the city Athens, a mix of her name.
Why did Phidias create a sculpture for Goddess Athena.?
People worshiped her. She is the goddess of wisdom, crafts and war. People worshiped her for that and because she gave Athens olive trees.
What did the olive tree provide the Athens with?
olives.
Why did the athenians name their city for the goddess Athena?
Athena named the city Athens after herself;at her birth King Kekrops the founder of the city, first offered sacrifices to her. She planted the olive and named his city after herself after it had been judged by the gods to be hers.
Why did Athens honor Athena?
Because Athena was the patron goddess of Athens; their principle goddess.
Athena was named the patron goddess of Athens after defeating whom?
Athena and Poseidon competed for patronage of Athens (it had not been named at the time). Poseidon gave to them a well, and Athena gave them an olive tree. They chose Athena for her gift of the olive tree, and named the city Athens.
Was Athena the goddess of Athens?
Athena is the patron goddess of Athens. Athena and Poseidon had a contest to see who gets the city named after them. Poseidon gave a salt water spring while Athena planted olive trees. To the gods or the people of Athens, depending on which version you're reading, they voted Athena's gift better. This is why Athens has its name.
Who was the special goddess of Athens?
Athena,the Greek goddess of wisdom,became the special goddess of Athens by blessing the people with Olive trees.
What City in Attica named for a goddess?
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