0 in Greek mythology (= ancient stories), the goddess (= female god) of wisdom who was believed to protect the city of Athens:
Legend has it that Athena, goddess of wisdom, gave the olive tree to the Greek people.
Athena's wisdom and guidance enabled Odysseus to fulfill his destiny.
There stood an ivory-and-gold-covered wooden statue of Athena said to be 12 metres high.
A festival was held annually at Athens in honour of Athene, the patron goddess of the city.
