The Greek Goddess of Wisdom has been given less than her full due by some present-day Goddess worshipers. Born full-grown from the brow of her father, Zeus, Athena represents the power of the mind, and thus sometimes may appear cold or purely mental, separated from more feminine attributes, such as tenderness and maternal love.

But Athena is not cold. She was chosen as the patroness of Athens, over Poseidon, god of the sea, because she gave the sustaining olive tree to the Greeks. She was not only a warrior Goddess, but also ruled over domestic crafts: the spindle, the loom, the cooking pot, as well as all arts of civilization. She is the Goddess of the City, of community and democracy. With her owl companion, Athena sees far with the grey eyes of perspective and clarity. She does not act rashly, but wisely considers her strategies. Athena symbolizes the ability to conquer fear with intelligence and vision.