20 Goddess Athena Coloring Pages - Free!
Greek Gods
A goddess known for her intelligence visits us to prepare for her next battle. Do you think we have helped her show off her powerful appearance? Surely you have better ideas that Athena would be delighted to try out with you. Dare to color this goddess!
At Coloring Together we know you are a big fan of this goddess, which is why we have filled this section with Athena coloring images, the goddess of war to color, and Athena images to print and color, all within reach of your hand!
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With materials in hand and a strategy to create your next work of art, the goddess of war and wisdom grants you her blessing so you can begin your mission to bring the Athena coloring pages to life, which cannot wait any longer to go into battle against the lack of color.
The Goddess Athena coloring pages
Why color the goddess athena pictures?
Athena is known as the goddess of war, military strategy, wisdom, the arts, and justice. She was considered the patron of the city of Athens, where one of the most important temples built in her name was located, the Parthenon.
Although she was very well known for being a goddess of war and constantly being in battles, she was also seen as a defender of civilization and justice. In fact, it is said that she inspired the citizens of Athens to form their own rules and laws to govern their society.
At Coloring Together we are admirers of all the contributions of this incredible goddess, and on our journey through Greece we have found some special Athena coloring images, with which you will be able to borrow a bit of the power of this goddess of the arts once you finish your work.
And since we know that wisdom is one of the most important traits of this goddess, above each of the Athena coloring pages we have added a little fun fact that honors her desire to share knowledge with humanity. What more could you ask for? Get to work!
Learn while coloring The Goddess Athena
- Athena was the daughter of Zeus and Metis, the goddess of wisdom and thought. Zeus considered Metis the most intelligent being among the gods and mortals.
- It is said that Zeus had a strong headache and asked Hephaestus to open his head with an axe, and what he did not expect was that out of the wound Athena would be born fully grown.
- It is said that Athena was the favorite daughter of Zeus.
- Athena chose to remain a virgin goddess, since the idea of becoming pregnant could be an impediment to taking part in war.
- It is believed that Athena cursed Medusa when she was still a maiden in one of her temples, because of the sexual act she had with Poseidon on one of her altars.
- After the death of Medusa at the hands of Perseus by order of Athena, Athena began to use Medusa's head on her shield to petrify her enemies.
- The shield that Athena carried, the Aegis, was considered the most powerful sacred shield in Greek mythology.
- Athena helped several times in Hercules's adventures during his twelve labors, guiding him in driving away the birds of Lake Stymphalia and in his battle against the Hydra.
- The Parthenon, in the city of Athens, is considered the most important temple erected in honor of Athena. Its ruins still exist today.
- Athena was known in Rome as Minerva.
- Athena's symbols are the owl, the spear, and the helmet.
- Athena was the protector of the arts and literature, as well as the goddess of justice and wisdom.
- The animal consecrated to Athena was the owl.
- One of the most famous festivals in honor of Athena was the festival of the Panathenaia, celebrated in the city that bears her name in the month of July.
- The olive tree was one of the most recognized symbols of Athena, because of a battle she had with Poseidon, who wanted to take over a city. While he made a spring of salt water rise up, Athena gave the city an olive tree, winning the city because of its usefulness.
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