Athena

This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Athēnâ ‎(Ᾰ̓θηνᾶ) Athēnaíā ‎(Ἀθηναίᾱ),” composed of two elements: “a- (ᾰ̓-)” (used as superlative) plus “theós ‎(θεός)” (divine, a deity, a god, God). In turn, the name means “God coming from the supreme mind.” In Greek mythology, Athena was the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law, justice, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill. According to most traditions, she was born from Zeus’s head, fully formed and armored. She was depicted crowned with a crested helm, armed with a shield and a spear. Athena represents the most important and well-known woman in Greek mythology. His sacred symbols were the owl and the olive tree; she was often accompanied by his holy animal and wore a cloak made from the Amalthea goat’s skin. Minerva is the Roman goddess identified with Athena.