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Why did Athena defeat Poseidon?
Well, Athena and Poseidon were challenging each other to be the god or goddess of a city. Athena created the olive tree, and Poseidon created a salt water spring. The city liked Athena's gift better.
Was Athena the goddess against Poseidon or battling with him?
Mostly, Athena and Poseidon don't have the greatest relationship. They competed against each other to be the patron god/goddess of Athens. Athena offered the olive tree, and Poseidon offered a water spring. Also, Athena found Poseidon with his girlfriend in her temple, which is pretty disrespectful!
What is the conflict between Athena and Poseidon?
Athena and Poseidon both wanted to be the patron god of the city of Athens. The people of the city agreed to hold a competition between the two to decide. They agreed that each would give the city a gift; whoever's gift was better would become patron of Athens. Athena's gift was an olive tree. Poseidon's gift was a salty spring of water from the ground. Athena's gift was better because it offered food, wood, and oil. Poseidon's wasn't very useful. The Athens people chose Athena, Poseidon became angry, and then he flooded the city.
Why did Athena fight with Poseidon?
One reason was that they both wanted Athens. Poseidon gave them spring, Athena gave them olive trees. The people of Athens picked Athena. Another reason for them hating each other is that Athena caught Poseidon with his current girlfriend, Medusa, in her temple. Feeling insulted, she cursed Medusa so nobody could love her again.
Is there a temple of Poseidon near Athens?
No, Athena has a temple in Athens. Poseidon and Athena each gave a gift to see who would be the city of Athens' leader. Poseidon gave the worlds first horse. Athena gave an olive tree which they could prey upon and help them find their way on quests. The city thought Athena's gift was more useful. Athena then had a temple built just for her in Athens. Poseidon was no longer allowed to set foot on Athens property.
