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The patron of the city of Athens was the godess Athena (Αθηνά in greek).
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∙ 15y agoisn't it obvious? it's Athena.
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What it the Greek god Hermes the protector of?
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What is the connection between Athens and Athena?
The connection between Athens and Athena is, Athena is the protector god of Athens. The King of Athens, Cecrops, needs a protector god over Athens. Athena was chosen because Athena grew an olive tree, the olive tree was fundamental to the Athenian economy.
Is there a city state named after Poseidon the Greek god of the sea?
While Poseidon was the protector of many Greek city-states, none were named for him directly.
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.
What was the purpose of the Ancient Parthenon in Greece?
The Parthenon in Athens, Greece was under construction from 447 BC to 432 BC. The Parthenon was created to honor the Greek goddess Athena, whom was called the protector of the city. Though the Parthenon is considered a temple, it was never meant to be used as a religious spot; there was no cult activity there. Instead, it is believed that the Parthenon was used as a sort of treasury.
What is the Greek god Artemis the protector of?
The Greek goddess Artemis is the protector of:VirginsThe youngAnimalsWildlifeThe city of SpartaWomen in childbirthThe hunt
Which city is named after greek god Athena?
Athens.
What god was athene?
Athena (ending with an a) was the greek goddess of the city of Athens
What it the Greek god Hermes the protector of?
Me
Did Greek city states have their own gods?
Yes. Each City-state had their own god. for example the greek citystate Athens had a greek goddess named Athena. A goddess is a women god.
What is the connection between Athens and Athena?
The connection between Athens and Athena is, Athena is the protector god of Athens. The King of Athens, Cecrops, needs a protector god over Athens. Athena was chosen because Athena grew an olive tree, the olive tree was fundamental to the Athenian economy.
What it the Greek god Apollo the protector of?
Apollo is the music and sun god of greek culture
Is there a city state named after Poseidon the Greek god of the sea?
While Poseidon was the protector of many Greek city-states, none were named for him directly.
Which greek god was protector in childbirth?
Bona Dea
Was Athens the oldest city?
Yes, it is named after the Greek God Athena. Daughter of Zeus, as a mark of respect for the God of War and Wisdom.
What god did Sparta honor?
Sparta didnt have a patron god, a god protector of the city (like Athens had Athena). They worship all 12 gods but they felt closer to Zeus as they consider them descendants of Hercules, son of Zeus.
What ancient Greek god was known as the protector of heroes?
Hermes I think.
