Athena

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**Athena** is the Goddess of Wisdom and Warfare and a member of The Goddesses of Eternal Maidenhood. She is the daughter of Zeus and the half-sister of Eris, Ares, Hephaestus, Hebe, Artemis, and Apollo. She is the girlfriend of Hestia.

## Appearance

Athena is a tall, slender woman with short silver hair, her bangs swept to one side. She has silver and white skin that shimmers like a precious metal.

While on Olympus, she typically wears casual clothing such as button-up shirts and pants, occasionally including a sweater vest. She also wears the same navy-blue military uniform as Ares. In the Mortal Realm, Athena wears magenta Greek armor with a matching cape, a gray helmet with a magenta plume, and gray leg greaves. She also carries a large spear.

She is often seen with a large owl on her shoulder. The owl is silver and has large yellow eyes.

During the 10-year time skip, Athena grows her hair into a mullet.

## Personality

In her first appearance, Athena is largely silent, seemingly preferring to listen rather than interfere in matters directly. Despite not speaking, she is shown to be kind and sensible, silently agreeing with Artemis concerning the treatment of Persephone and encouraging her to stand up for her. She tends to open up more when seeing someone she's fond of and shows a much more excitable side to her personality, as shown when Hades arrived to a TGOEM meeting.

Athena is mostly level-headed and honest, and she enjoys intellectual pursuits. She does not mind the length of Hestia's presentations, gives out well thought advice, and is good at encouraging people to do what is right. When faced with people who ignore logic, Athena may become frustrated and sarcastic with them, but is quick to apologize for any outbursts of her temper.

## Relationships

### **Parents**

#### Zeus

Zeus is Athena's father and sole parent. She was created by him without the aid of Hera, although the specifics of her creation are unknown. There have been very little interactions between Athena and her father. The two first interact during a meeting with the other Olympians to discuss Persephone's act of wrath and arrest. Athena is later present during Persephone's trial and becomes concerned when Hades reveals that the deaths of Persephone's flower nymph handmaidens occurred at the hands of trespassing mortals. She speaks out, asking her father why this information was withheld.

Athena is assigned by her father to patrol the border of the Underworld during the 10-year timeskip after Persephone's banishment. She comes to argue with him about the length of the punishment and also demands he figure out the source of the other traitor's sleep sicknesses, which includes her girlfriend Hestia. Believing the source to be the scars given to them by Kronos, she advises her father to meet with Hades in the Underworld, to see if he has also been affected and if there is anything suspicious going on around Kronos' prison. When Zeus claims that he cannot enter the Underworld, Athena sarcastically gives him "some pearls of wisdom," telling him to return Persephone there. She also warns him to watch his back, as she has seen Apollo gaining favor as of late.

Zeus appears to value his daughter's opinion, as he does not immediately argue with her, instead attempting to placate her, and later follows her advice. Athena, for her part, does not appear intimidated by her father's status, instead preferring to be blunt and honest towards him, not fearing any repercussions.

#### Hera

Hera is the step-mother to Athena. Hera has mentioned an unnamed daughter, older than Hebe, that lives with them, but it is unknown if this is Athena.

### **Siblings**

#### Eris

Eris is Athena's older half-sister and there is no information regarding their relationship.

#### Hephaestus

Hephaestus is Athena's half-brother. There is no information regarding their relationship.

#### Ares

Ares is Athena's half-brother. Although there is very little information regarding their relationship, both siblings were upset to discover that the deaths of Persephone's handmaidens at the hands of mortals was overlooked during Persephone's trial and was withheld from the court.

During the 10-year timeskip, it is revealed that both Athena and Ares were assigned to the border of the Underworld to stop any spies from moving in or out of the realm. While complaining to her father, Athena mentions that although she enjoys growing matching mullets with Ares, she is tired of living in a tent with him. She has also shown to be unnerved by some of his antics.

Later, the two siblings enter the Underworld together to defend Persephone from Kronos.

#### Hebe

Hebe is Athena's half-younger sister. There is no information regarding their relationship.

#### Artemis

Unknown to both until the end of Persephone's trial, Artemis is Athena's half-sister through Zeus. Unlike the rest of her half-siblings, Artemis and Athena have known each other for many years, as they are both members of the Goddesses of Eternal Maidenhood. Artemis appears to trust Athena, as she was comfortable enough to vent to her about how Persephone was being treated. Athena appears to agree with her about giving Persephone more freedom, indirectly encouraging Artemis to stand up to Hestia and Demeter.

Weeks later, Artemis comes to the conclusion that Hestia and Athena are dating. While Hestia tries to deny it, Athena admits it, as she does not want to lie to Artemis. Artemis is upset by this revelation, and questions if she is the only one taking the role of an eternal maiden seriously. Despite her anger, Athena is able to convince Artemis to stay so that they can explain themselves.

When Athena attends Persephone's trial, she is seated with Hestia and Artemis. When it is revealed that Thanatos had broken into Artemis' house, Athena was shocked and asked him how he could do such a thing. During the last day of the trial, Artemis joins Athena while Hestia is unable to attend. The two of them are present when Apollo reveals himself and Artemis to be Zeus' children, making Athena and Artemis sisters.

#### **Apollo**

Unknown to Athena for some time, Apollo is her half-brother through Zeus. During the last day of Persephone and Demeter's trial, Apollo reveals himself and Artemis to be Zeus' children, extending their family tree. There is no information regarding their relationship.

### **Romantic**

#### Hestia

Hestia is Athena's girlfriend, although they have mostly kept their relationship a secret. The two get along very well, both as long time members of TGOEM and as romantic partners. Unlike Artemis and Persephone, Athena shows incredible enthusiasm throughout Hestia's TGOEM presentations, claiming it "gets better every time." Artemis reveals that before Persephone arrived, the two always made her feel like a third wheel.

While sitting in on a TGOEM meeting and listening to the two compliment each other, Artemis realizes that they are actually dating. While a flustered Hestia tries to deny it, Athena admits that it is true, stating she doesn't want to lie to Artemis. This greatly angers her, as she feels like the only member taking being an eternal maiden seriously. Hestia claims the relationship happened suddenly, and the two were unsure how to tell anyone.

When Hestia falls into an indefinite sleep due to the curse of Kronos, Athena misses her terribly. When demanding that Zeus figure out a solution to the issue, she states the amount of time that Hestia has been asleep to the day, showing that she has been keeping track of it, and tells her father to "hurry up."

After Kronos is imprisoned once again, the curse is broken and the two reunite with a kiss.

### **Extended Family**

#### Hades

Hades is Athena's uncle. She appears to be very fond of him, as she greets him with an enthusiastic hug when she sees him after a presumably long time. Unlike the rest of her siblings, Athena seems to have been unaware of the relationship between Hades and Persephone until much later.

While attending Persephone's trial, Hades reveals that Persephone's flower nymph handmaidens were killed at the hands of mortals after they trespassed on Demeter's land despite a treaty, shocking and surprising Athena.

#### Persephone

Persephone is Athena's future aunt through her marriage to Hades. Although their interactions have been minor, Persephone appears to admire Athena, stating that she shines the most out of the other members of TGOEM. While attending Persephone's trial, Athena is the only one in the jury crowd that appears unconvinced by Polymnia's exaggerated account of her act of wrath. When Hades reveals that Persephone's flower nymph handmaidens were killed at the hands of mortals after they trespassed on Demeter's land despite a treaty, this shocks Athena. She stands up to Persephone's defense, stating that such cruel treatment of a goddess by mortals is "outrageous."

When Persephone is running from Kronos, Athena arrives with Ares to defend and protect her. After Persephone consumes the Underworld's Pomegranate and presumably falls to her death, Athena screams her name, becoming devastated, and tells Kronos that after her grief has waned, she will destroy him.

## Powers and Abilities

**Divine Wisdom**: Being the Goddess of Wisdom, Athena has been shown to be intelligent, wise, prudent, and disciplined, seemingly always knowing how to make the best decisions, make plans, and give advice.

**Expert Strategist**: As she is also known as a Goddess of Warfare, Athena is well-versed in battle. Unlike her half-brother, Ares, however, Athena does not enjoy conflict and only sees it as an inevitable decision. She is capable of creating capable battle tactics and strategies.

## Gallery

Athena with the other members of TGOEM.Artemis sitting next to Athena.Athena greeting Hades.Full view of Athena.Athena's height compared to Hades.Sketch of how Rachel thinks of Ares and Athena (Rachel's twitter).
## Trivia

* In Greek Mythology Athena's mother in Metis and father is Zeus. In Lore Olympus, Metis is the mother of the Goddesses Hera, Hestia and Demeter. whilst Athena's biological mother's identity is yet to be told.

* In Episode 30, Hera tells Hebe to wake up her sister but never mentions what her sister's name is.
	+ During Episode 143 of the Podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby!, Rachel reveals that Zeus made Athena by himself. Hera, who was jealous of this, made Hephaestus by herself in response. However, the latter would go against Hecate's statement in Episode 145 about Zeus and Hera having three sons, Ares, Hephaestus and Angelos besides having three daughters, Eris, Eileithyia and Hebe.
* It's revealed in Episode 92 that Athena knows how to weave, as she worked with Hestia on Persephone's ceremonial dress.
* In Greek Mythology, Athena is said to be Zeus' first and favorite child. It is unknown what their relationship is like currently.
* In Episode 177, Demeter states that Athena owns a complete set of encyclopedias.
* In Episode 188, Zeus was confirmed to be her father, as Athena addressed him as father.

## References

1. ↑ https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HFNmWS6rxgEiiTdxcznDM