athena (greek deity)

Introduces the Greek goddess Athena; describing her birth, the role of women in ancient Greece, Athens, her weaving skills, and her appearances in various myths; and contains information on Homer, festivals of Athena, Teiresias, the Trojan War, and Minerva. Includes suggestions for further reading and a glossary.

Surveys classical mythology, discussing the relationship between Greek and Roman myths, and describes the birth and life of the goddess Athena.

Relates the exploits of Athena and her importance in Greek mythology, including her connection to such figures as Jason and Odysseus, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.

In this modern version of Greek mythology, Hades explains how a jealous Athena turned Medusa into a gorgon and what really happened when Perseus went hunting for Medusa's head.

Retells the Greek myths in which Athena plays a major role, including those of Perseus, the Golden Fleece, and Arachne.