Athena´s Flashcard

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How did Athena kill her best friend?

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During their fight, Zeus scared Pallas to protect Athena. Pallas got distracted, and Athena accidentally killed her.

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What role did Athena play in the story of the Trojan War?

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Athena supported the Greeks, guiding heroes like Odysseus.

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True/False: Athena never married and remained a virgin goddess?

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True

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How was Athena born?

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She was born from Zeus's head.

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In which part of the city in Greece is named after Athena?

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Athens.

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What is Athena known as the goddess of?

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Wisdom, warfare, and crafts.

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What symbol is commonly associated with Athena?

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The owl, representing wisdom.

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What was the contest between Athena and Poseidon about?

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It was about who would be the patron deity of Athens.

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What gift did Athena offer to the people of Athens?

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The olive tree, symbolizing peace and prosperity.

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What is the Parthenon?

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A temple dedicated to Athena, located on the Acropolis in Athens.