Athena

Athena (Αθηνη) was the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, heroic endeavor, handicrafts, and the defense of towns. She was the daughter of Zeus and Metis and she was numberd amongst the Olympians. She was usually depicted as a woman armed with a spear and shield. Her sacred attributes include the aegis, the owl, and the olive tree. In Roman mythology, Athena was known as Minerva.

Other names

 * Athene
 * Pallas Athena
 * Tritogeneia