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Athena

FACT-ULIOUS

The Fly and the Old Guy

• Metis was one of the Titans.
• Metis was the first wife of Zeus.
• Metis was the original goddess of wisdom.
• Athena is the virgin goddess of reason, intelligent activity, arts, and literature.
• Athena is the favorite child of Zeus.
• Athena has two half brothers, Hermes and Apollo, and a half sister Artemis.
• Athena has only a adopted son.

Athena's Enemies

Metis would have two children that would over throw Zeus. Zeus was afraid and tricked Metis into turning into a fly so he could swallow her. But what he didn't know was that Metis was already pregnant with a girl, a girl named Athena. 9 months later, Zeus felt a pounding in his head that put him in so much pain, he ordered Hephaestus to grab a hammer and chisel and pound it into his head to release the pain. To his surprise a full grown lady popped out of his head.The lady was fully clothed in armor. This strange lady was Athena.

Athena's enemies are Trojans, Titans, Medusa, Arachne, Poseidon, Hephaestus, and Paris.

Athena's Allies

Jason, Perseus, Heracles, Oddysseus, Nike, and her best friend Pallas.

Did You Pay Attention?

Probably Not.

1. Who is Athena's mother?

2. Who is Athena's best friend?

3. What did Zeus turn Athena's mother into?

4. Who hit Zeus's head with a chisel and a

hammer?

5. How many children did Athena have?