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[[Image:Bsg-ath-tomb.jpg|thumb|Ruins on Kobol, Thought to be the Tomb of Athena, as seen by Laura Roslin (credit: Sky One / Sci-Fi Channel)]]
[[File:Athena in Vatican.jpg|thumb|Real-world [[Earth (RDM)|Earth]] statue of Athena]]


==Introduction==
Athena is one of the [[Lords of Kobol]] worshipped by modern-day [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol|Colonials]] as of [[42YR]] ([[58 BCH]]). 


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 {{TRS|Home, Part II}}. Her [[Tomb of Athena|tomb]] lies on {{RDM|Kobol}} some distance from the [[City of the Gods]] {{TRS|Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I}}.


Her exact function is unclear, however, her tomb is on [[Kobol]] ([[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]], [[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]), which suggests that the Lords of Kobol may not be immortal, but can suffer death, either through natural causes, or due to accident or other event.
When {{callsign|Athena}} is given a callsign by her fellow pilots to differentiate her from her predecessor, [[Sharon Valerii|Sharon "Boomer" Valerii]], the name settled on is Athena in honor of the Lord of Kobol {{TRS|Torn}}.


Athena's tomb is one of the keys to finding [[Earth]], the other being the [[Arrow of Apollo]], and [[Roslin, Laura|Laura Roslin]] sends Lieutenant [[Thrace, Kara| Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]] to [[Caprica]] against [[Adama, William|Adama's]] orders to retrieve the Arrow after the fleet comes across Kobol.
The [[Athena Academy]] on {{RDM|Caprica}} was an educational institute dedicated to her (''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''). When it comes to enemies, followers of Athena believe in the credo "love thy enemy" {{CAP|Pilot (Caprica)}}.


== Notes ==
== See also ==
*[[Religion in the Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Lords of Kobol|Lords of Kobol]]
*[[Tomb of Athena]]
*[[Sharon Agathon|Sharon "Athena" Agathon]]
*[[Athena (TOS)]], the [[Original Series]] character and daughter of {{TOS|Adama}}


===Greek Mythology===
==External Links==
 
{{ext-wikipedia|article=Athena|Athena}}
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.
 
===Possible Parallel===
 
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. In "The Raid," it is revealed that according to the Scriptures, Athena jumped to her death in despair after the exodus of the 13 tribes. ==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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Latest revision as of 04:07, 19 February 2024

Real-world Earth statue of Athena

Athena is one of the Lords of Kobol worshipped by modern-day Colonials as of 42YR (58 BCH).

Athena died long ago, throwing herself from the Gates of Hera in despair over the exodus of the thirteen tribes (TRS: "Home, Part II"). Her tomb lies on Kobol some distance from the City of the Gods (TRS: "Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I").

When Sharon "Athena" Agathon is given a callsign by her fellow pilots to differentiate her from her predecessor, Sharon "Boomer" Valerii, the name settled on is Athena in honor of the Lord of Kobol (TRS: "Torn").

The Athena Academy on Caprica was an educational institute dedicated to her (Caprica). When it comes to enemies, followers of Athena believe in the credo "love thy enemy" (CAP: "Pilot").

See also[edit]

External Links[edit]

Re-imagined Series definition: a nickname used as a substitute for an aviator's given name in wireless communications and in conversation

Original Series definition: a title of nobility (e.g. Lord Baltar)

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