A Greek Goddess of war and wisdom, Athena was a skilled strategist and fierce warrior known well for her blessings among the heroic.
It is said that Athena was born from the head of Zeus—emerging fully-armed from a crack in his skull. They say her birthing cries were more like battle cries, and that they struck fear into the hearts of Zeus’ enemies.
As a virgin Goddess, Athena revered the independence and virtue of women above all—never hesitating to strike down whoever dared disturb that. In the famous myth of Medusa, we can see just how far Athena would go to protect that reverence she held so dear—cursing a great beauty with an infamously deadly face.
It is said that the Goddess of war was, naturally, the patroness of heroic endeavor. But she was also the patroness of weavers, artisans, and several Grecian cities (including Athens where it’s rumored she got her namesake).
We can clearly see that it was the honing of skills and the devotion to her code of honor that Athena loved above all.
These traits defined her—giving a deeper complexity to the Goddess of wisdom and war.
She was neither brute nor sage, but a fierce Goddess deeply devoted to her crafts.
With many stories written about her, there is so much that can be said.
But it is inside her intelligent ferocity that we see a true glimpse of the force known as Athena—beyond the legends, beyond the tales.
Athena is the fierceness inside every woman’s heart,
And the spark of clear-headed strategy inside every storm of chaos.
She is protective and courageous with an arsenal of skills sharply honed—both the flash of blade before a fallen enemy, and the practiced hands along a loom.
What does Athena rule?
Ruler of: wisdom, courage, war, strategy, law, justice, the arts, crafts, skill
Associated with: owls, snakes, olive trees, spear
Why would one call upon Athena?
- To help you muster up great courage when facing a daunting situation
- To bless you with wisdom when life seems awfully unclear
- To help you hone your craft—to achieve mastery in your chosen pursuits
- To guide you back into reason when you’ve lost your way
- To protect you as you navigate life’s battles
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