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Many of the descriptions of Athena come from Homer. He described her as a beautiful woman with bright or gleaming eyes. Athena was born from Zeus after he experienced an enormous headache and she sprang fully grown and in armour from his forehead. She was so upset at the thought of him seeing her naked that she turned him blind. Even when her friend begged her to reverse her decision, she refused. She instead gave the young man the gifts of seeing the future and communicating with birds. Some say that Hera disliked her because she served as a reminder that another woman had his child. Others say that she loved the new woman as if she was her own daughter. She also shares some things in common with Minerva from Roman mythology. Many refer to her as a protector or a patron of major cities such as Athens.

Her dark side also appears in a poem written by Callimachus. Called Hymn 5, it tells the story of the Greek goddess bathing in secret on Mount Helicon. Tiresias, who was the son of one of her close friends, spotted her in the spring by accident and attempted to flee. What better way to reach a kid who doesn’t think he likes to read than to assign him a book that thousands of kids love? For more on my thoughts on assigned reading, see my post Why is required school reading so depressing? Athena was so upset at what he did to both the young woman and her temple that she transformed Medusa into the classic mythical creature with snakes for hair who could turn men to stone. Athena helped Hercules when, as a part of his penance, he was required to drive away the Stymphalian birds. She got them moving, and Hercules shot them.

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Hermes and Athena went to the aid of Perseus in his quest to kill Medusa. Looking directly at Medusa would turn any man to stone, so Athena provided Perseus with her polished shield. Using it, he was able to see Medusa as if looking in a mirror. Again, Athena guided his hand as he cut off Medusa’s head with his sword. Another story claims that the Greek god worked with the goddess of counsel, a woman named Metis. She was pregnant with Athena when Zeus swallowed the women, which led to her coming from him.

Considering Greece’s proximity to and dependence on the sea, it comes as no surprise that Poseidon is one of the oldest of the Greek gods. There are also legends that claim this was one of the names given to her father. In this version, they fought to the death. She had a cloak made from his skin to show that she was the champion. Pallas is a Greek word that has several different meanings. It can mean someone who holds and uses a weapon or a young woman. Legend says that Pallas was the close friend and adopted sister of Athena after Triton adopted her. While goddess costumes for adults are great for a range of occasions from themed parties to parades, the flowing garments aren't just for women. In fact, girl goddess costumes are a great investment. Not only do they make for a timeless Halloween costume, but they can also be used for school presentations and plays for years to come!

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He is often depicted in ancient art as a strong figure that carries a trident. Often, Poseidon is shown seated on a chariot that is pulled either by horses or dolphins. The Head of Polyphemus from the Colosseum. Credit: Steven Lek/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0 The Cyclops Early myths also use the terms third born and triple born to describe her. This can refer to the fact that she was the third child Zeus had. Almost all stories and legends say that she was his favorite child and that he loved her more than his other children. The Iliad states that she was his favorite because she was the only one he birthed. Using a belt or long piece of ribbon, gather the fabric around the waist and belt it. Adjust the pieces of fabric to overlap on the sides.