Athena

Athena By: Megan

Athena's Symbol

Athena's symbol is a owl. It is a owl because Athena's tree was the olive tree and her sacred animal was the owl, the symbol of wisdom

Why Athena Cursed Medusa

Fast Facts

Athena was born from zeus' forehead

Athena had no mother

Athena was jealous of Medusa, because she thought that Medusa was prettier than her so she cursed her.

Athena was born full grown

Athena was zEus' favorite child

more about medusa

after perseus killed medusa he gave medusa's head to athena and she placed it on her shield.

Review Questions

~ Why did Athena curse Medusa?

~ What was Athena's symbol?

~ Where was Athena born?

~ Do you think it was good or bad that Athena cursed Medusa? Why?

~Who was often confused with Athena?

~ Who was Athena's best friend?

~ Did Athena get married?