Sust. FEM. Athena. Usually designár Pallas Athena. Eminent Greek deity, daughter of Zeus and Metis, the goddess of wisdom. Informed Zeus that any child of Metis would overthrow the father prompted her to become fly, and swallowed her. From the head of Zeus was born Athena, from whom he inherited the attribute of power; his mother, of wisdom. With the name of Athena Polias was proclaimed protector of Athens, where he worshipped as goddess of agriculture, urban life and the "civilized war", opposed to the war effort of 40 Ares;Mars in 41 Rome; that is why it is known as Prómacos ( 41 combat Pro. Other names were Hipia: Tamer of horses, Nike: victoria, Parthenos: Virgin. Attributed the teaching of yarns and fabrics, though in this art the maiden Arachne ( haraña ) It exceeded it in theme and aesthetic. It was goddess of political virtue, he taught the use of the plow. The olive tree was her most precious gift. Perhaps for some not very own female activities allegories its features are somewhat male. They dedicated the serpent, the cockerel and OWL. Identified with the Etruscan goddess ( 41 Italian; Minerva. (Source: Great world encyclopedia. Durvan, S. a. editions. Bilbao, Spain )