Bust of Athena, type of the “Velletri Pallas” (inlaid eyes are lost). Copy of the 2nd century CE after a votive statue of Kresilas in Athens (ca. 430–420 BC)
Greek Mythology

Athena (Minerva)

Athena, also referred to as Athene, is the Olympian goddess of wisdom, handicraft and war and the adored patroness and protectress of the city of Athens. In her role as protector, she was also revered in many other major cities, notably as patron of Sparta, as the founder of Thebes in Boeotia, and at Corinth where she appeared on the city’s coins. She was essentially urban and civilized, the antithesis in many respects of Artemis, goddess of the outdoors.

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“The Erinyes drive away Alcmaeon
Yunan Mitolojisi

Alcmaeon, Alkmaion, Alcmeon, Alkmaeon (Yunan Mitolojisi)

Yazı: Özhan Öztürk Alcmaeon, Alkmaion, Alcmeon, Alkmaeon veya Alkmaon (Yunanca Ἀλκμαίων) Yunan mitolojisinde Kâhin Amphiaraus ve Eriphyle’nin oğlu, Amphilokhus, Eurydike ve Demonassa’nın kardeşi olup, Thebai kentine sefer düzenleyen Yediler’in Epigoni adı verilen oğullarından birisi ve lideridir.

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