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Athena (Minerva) ----- Goddess of Wisdom and War The Birth Athena was the daughter of Zeus and Metis, an Oceanid. When Metis was pregnant, Zeus was warned by Gaea（地母） and Uranus that if Metis were to bear a second child, it would be a son destined to rule heaven. Zeus, who had overthrown his own father, did not wish to suffer a similar fate, so he swallowed Metis whole. In due time Athena sprang full-grown and in full armor （盔甲） from his head. Sculptures The patron saint of Athens Athena and Poseidon had fought for the dominance of Athens, and when Athena won the dispute Poseidon flooded the city. Owl ——wisdom Owl is Athena’s bird, sometimes accompanied by a snake. Olive ——peace and wealth Athena’s tree was the olive, whose creation won her the devotion of the Athenians in her dispute with Poseidon. The olive was so highly regarded that, in athletic games, the prizes consisted of large, painted, earthenware vases filled with pure olive oil. Athena aided many young men in the performance of difficult tasks. She assisted Perseus, who cut off Medusas head; Hercules on many occasions; Bellerophon, who tamed Pegasus; and Argus, who built the ship for Jasons quest of the Golden Fleece. Perseus and Medusa Golden fleece Bellerophon and pegasus * Silver coin in Athens *