Many stories in Greek mythology show friendships and arguments. Poseidon and Athena’s contest for Athens illustrate the Greek themes and ideals of rivalry and alliance. Many stories support this statement. Kronos and Zeus’ rivalry is a great example as well as Poseidon and Athena. The Trojan War and some of the gods is a great example of a team up. Finally, Hera, Athena, and Poseidon’s effort to overthrow Zeus shows an alliance. These stories create unique and different theme in the mythology world.
One goddess that has a particularly large role in Greek mythology is Athena. According to greekgodsandgoddesses.net, she was the goddess of wisdom and military victory. Athena has an interesting story behind her birth. Her parents were Zeus and Metis, a muse. After Zeus heard a prophecy that the child Metis bore after Athena would overthrow Zeus, he swallowed her whole. When the time came, Athena sprung out of Zeus’s head full armored and full grown (“Athena” greekgodsandgoddesses.net). Athena would be the wisest immortal ever. Being the female counterpart of Ares, she was nothing like that war thirsty beast. Instead of looking for war, Athena would be thinking how it could be avoided and if not, what 's the best strategy. In my main myth, Athena is the main character. She shows self-control and wisdom. This is how Athena became the patron of Athens.
The story begins with the first ruler of Athens, King Cecrops. Athens, being a bright and beautiful town, had no patron. A patron