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==Introduction== | |||
One of the [[Lords of Kobol]], worshipped by modern-day Colonials. | |||
Athena died long ago, throwing herself from the [[Gates of Hera]] in despair over the exodus of the thirteen tribes | Athena died long ago, throwing herself from the [[Gates of Hera]] in despair over the exodus of the thirteen tribes ([[Home, Part II]]). Her [[Tomb of Athena|tomb]] lies on [[Kobol]] some distance from the [[City of the Gods]] ([[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]). | ||
== Notes == | |||
===Greek Mythology=== | |||
In Greek mythology, Athena is the daughter of Zeus who sprang from his forehead as a full grown adult in armour, the result of Zeus having turned her mother into a fly and swallowing her immediately after bedding her. She is the goddess of the city, handicrafts and agriculture and fierce in battle – but will only fight to protect the state and home from outside enemies. The favourite of Zeus’ offspring, a virgin goddess imbued with wisdom, reason, and purity. | |||
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Athena was the protector of the state and home. Kobol was subject to a cataclysmic event that forced its people to leave in a mass exodus. Did Athena try to protect Kobol? | |||
==Internal Links== | |||
[[Greek Gods|Olympian Pantheon]] | |||
== External Links == | |||
Wikipedia entry for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athena Athena]. | |||
--[[User:Ernestborg9|Colonial Archivist]] 16:29, 7 Feb 2005 (EST) | |||
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