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Which state was named after the goddess Athena?
The Greek City-State Athens was named for Athena. Athena won Athens from Poseidon because her gift of the olive tree was favored over Poseidon's salt spring, the sea of Erekhtheis.
Why did Athena give the Greeks an olive tree?
Poseidon and Athena had a contest to see which god/goddess would have a Greek city-state named after them. Poseidon made a spring, and Athena gave them an olive branch.
Who hated Poseidon?
Poseidon was hated by Athena, the greek goddess of wisdom, crafts, and warfare. They had both wanted the city Athens to be named after them so they held a contest, but Athena won and so the city was named after her. So therefore they are enemies
What Greek city-state was named after Athena?
Athens
What was a major fight agent Poseidon and Athena?
Poseidon and Athena both wanted to be the protector god of the biggest Greek city. The king decided that the winner would be the one who gave the greatest gift to the city. Poseidon created a well on top of the Acropolis. Athena planted an olive tree. The people liked the olive better, Athena was the winner and the city was named Athens after her.
