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ATHENA was the Olympian goddess of wisdom and good counsel, war, the defense of towns, heroic endeavor, weaving, pottery, and various other crafts. She was born from the head of Zeus.   

As the protectress of agriculture, Athena is represented as the inventor of the plow and rake; she also created the olive tree. As the prudent goddess of war, she is also the protectress of all heroes who are distinguished for their prudence and good counsel, as well as their strength and valor, such as Heracles, Perseus, Bellerophontes, Achilles, Diomedes, and Odysseus (theoi.com).

The owl of Athena is also said to be kept on her shoulder and reveal the truths of the world to her. Thus, it represents Athena's literal wisdom and knowledge in her role as a goddess of wisdom (sites.utexas.edu).   🦉