Athena - Greek Goddess Athena

Myths about the Greek goddess Athena from Thomas Bulfinch's mythology.

Athena and the heroes she helped.

Aegis

The priestess of Athena Polias at Athens and of Demeter & Kore at Eleusis were so important events were dated according to their names just as in the civic area, events were dated by archons. Their names were inscribed on statues and funeral memorials. The lifetime position of priestess of Athena Polias was hereditary for the Eteoboutad clan for...

Information on the women Athena, a goddess for men, harmed.

There is a gorgoneion on the aegis of Athena.

Evelyn-White's translation of the Homeric Hymn to Pallas Athena.

Athena and Arachne have a contest in weaving, but the playing field is far from level.

Gallery of the goddess Athena.

The Greek goddess Athena helped many of the ancient heroes, including Hercules (aka Herakles or Heracles) in three of his labors and in Hercules' madness.

The Greek goddess of wisdom and the patron of Athens was Athene or Athena.

Athena and the women she afflicted.

Story from Thomas Bulfinch's Mythology about Minerva and Niobe.

One of Aesop's fables.

The story from Bulfinch in which Minerva helps Perseus.

From Perseus' site on Hercules, this page explains her acts of friendship towards her half-brother and other heroes.

Zeus' parthenogenic daughter is the virginal goddess of Athens, handicrafts, agriculture, and wisdom.

Pictures of Athena from Google.

A listing of Athena's symbols.