Myths and Legends
346: Athena: Friends in Need
Dec 6, 2023
"Athena, Olympian in charge of warfare, wisdom (& crafts!)", discusses her encounters with Tyreusius, a chaotic wedding with goddesses arguing over who is the fairest, her uncomfortable encounter with Hephaestus, caring for a mysterious baby, confrontations with Poseidon and her involvement in Medusa's transformation, and the evil nature of hyena men.
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- Athena reflects on her role as the goddess of wisdom and distinguishes herself from Ares, the god of war, highlighting her approach to warfare as guided expertise instead of mindless violence.
- Athena's involvement in Medusa's transformation into a monster is explored, expressing her remorse and acknowledging the complexity of her actions while emphasizing Medusa's ultimate revenge on Perseus.
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Stories of Athena from Greek Myth
This podcast episode explores the stories and myths surrounding Athena, the daughter of Zeus and goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts. It discusses her connection with Odysseus and her invitation to hang out as friends. The episode also delves into the mythology of the founding of Athens, involving a race between Athena and Poseidon to claim the city. Additionally, it covers the unfortunate story of Medusa and Athena's role in her transformation into a monster. The episode concludes with Athena reflecting on her relationship with Ares, the god of war, and her regrets about the incident with Medusa.
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