Greek goddess Athena (A-theen-uh)later called Minerva bythe Romans, was the   
   goddess of wisdom, battle, and certaincrafts, and was the protector of the   
   concept of cities. Theolive tree was sacred to her, and her sacred bird was   
   theowl (which is why wisdom    
   is associated with owls). Poseidon,the god of the Sea, and Athena were in   
   competition to becomethe patron of a new city. Poseidon, as a bribe, gave   
   thefirst horses to the people, but Athena struc...   
      
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