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Theogony admin on 17 Feb 2016
Theogony (XXX)
The poet Pindar tells how the blacksmith god Hephaestus, to facilitate Athena’s birth, split open Zeus’ head with an axe.
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Theogony admin on 16 Feb 2016
Theogony (XXIX)
Athena’s birth epitomizes her role as a goddess of warfare.
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Theogony admin on 15 Feb 2016
Theogony (XXVIII)
Athena’s birth is mentioned by Hesiod in his Theogony.
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Theogony admin on 14 Feb 2016
Theogony (XXVII)
Athena emerged at her birth fully armed, with shield and spear.
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Theogony admin on 13 Feb 2016
Theogony (XXVI)
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Theogony admin on 12 Feb 2016
Theogony (XXV)
Athena was born from Zeus’ head.
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Theogony admin on 11 Feb 2016
Theogony (XXIV)
To prevent the prophecy from being fulfilled, Zeus swallowed Metis, who was pregnant with Athena.
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Theogony admin on 10 Feb 2016
Theogony (XXIII)
Zeus had learned of a prophecy relating to Metis, that she would give birth to Athena and a son, who would dethrone him.
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Theogony admin on 09 Feb 2016
Theogony (XXII)
Zeus married Metis, goddess of wisdom.
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Theogony admin on 08 Feb 2016
Theogony (XXI)
To consolidate his rule as new king, Zeus took many wives.
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