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_{greek mythology | athena} 

_{is the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, mathematics, strength, war strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill. she is portrayed as a shrewd companion of heroes and is the patron goddess of heroic endeavor. she is the virgin patroness of athens.}

_{athena was depicted crowned with a crested helm, armed with shield and spear, and wearing the snake-trimmed aigis cloak wrapped around her breast and arm, adorned with the monstrous head of the gorgon. [x] [x]}