With the epithet Polias ( `` of the city '' ) , Athena was the protector of not only Athens but also of many other cities , including Argos , Sparta , Gortyn , Lindos , and Larisa .
With the epithet Polias , Athena was the protector of not only Athens but also of many other cities , including Argos , Sparta , Gortyn , Lindos , and Larisa .