Mythology Monday: War Gods/Goddesses

 

Athena

Goddess Of: Just Warfare and Strategy, Wisdom and Courage.
Appearance: Young woman with helmet and shield. Sometimes with a small owl.
Symbol: Owl, Aegis (Shield featuring the head of Medusa)
Strengths: Great war defender but also a brilliant peacemaker. She is rational and intelligent.
Weaknesses: Rational intellect rules her leaving her little in the way of compassion and emotion. She can have favorites however.
Birthplace: Zeus' Forehead.
Parents: Zeus and Metis
Siblings: Zeus has many children therefore Athena has many siblings including Hercules and Dionysus.
Spouse: None, but she was very fond of Odysseus the hero. 
Children: None