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Athena is the goddess of wisdom, war, and arts and crafts. Athena was born from the head of Zeus, dressed in armor. Athena carried a magic shield that turned her enemies into stone. With the magic shield Athena never lost a battle. Athena was Zeus's favorite child. She taught women everywhere how to cook, sew, and weave.
Roman name: Minerva
Symbol: owl, shield, and olive branch