athena

When Perseus was tasked with retrieving Medusa’s head, he was offered many weapons and gear to aid him. Still, it was Athena who gave him the Bronze Polished shield that he could use as a mirror, producing it so he could gaze upon Medusa without having getting turned to stone. It is challenging to locate a story of an iconic Greek hero that doesn’t involve Athena in some way, offering her guidance and counsel, which is why to lots of, she was considered the heroes patron. The sacred animal of Athens was then changed to an owl, and it would...