The Children of Athena
The Children of Athena

Author: Nicole Loraux

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2021-09-14

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0691236836

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According to one myth, the first Athenian citizen was born from the earth after the sperm of a rejected lover, the god Hephaistos, dripped off the virgin goddess Athena's leg and onto fertile soil. Henceforth Athenian citizens could claim to be truly indigenous to their city and to have divine origins that bypassed maternity. In these essays, the renowned French Hellenist Nicole Loraux examines the implication of this and other Greek origin myths as she explores how Athenians in the fifth century forged and maintained a collective identity.

Athena's Child
Athena's Child

Author: Hannah Lynn

Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark

Published: 2023-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781728284262

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For readers of Madeleine Miller and Claire Heywood comes the story of the most infamous monster of Greek mythology: Medusa. First, they loved her. Then, they abused her. Finally, they made her a villain. Gifted and burdened with stunning beauty, young Medusa seeks sanctuary with the Goddess Athena. But when she catches the eye of the lecherous but mighty Poseidon, she is beyond protection. Powerful men rarely answer for their actions, after all. Meanwhile, Perseus embarks on a seemingly impossible quest, equipped with only bravado and determination... Medusa and Perseus soon become pawns of spiteful and selfish gods. Faced with the repercussions of Athena's wrath, blamed for her assault, Medusa has no choice but to flee and hide. But can she do so without becoming the monster they say she is? Medusa's truth has long been lost. History tells of conquering heroes, of men with hearts of gold. Now it is time to hear the story of how history treats women who don't comply.

The Children of Athena
The Children of Athena

Author: Nicole Loraux

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 1994-08-28

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9780691037622

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"According to one myth, the first Athenian citizen was born from the earth after the sperm of a rejected lover, the god Hephaistos, dripped off the virgin goddess Athena's leg and onto fertile soil. Henceforth Athenian citizens could claim to be truly indigenous to their city and to have divine origins that bypassed maternity. In these essays, the renowned French Hellenist Nicole Loraux examines the implication of this and other Greek origin myths as she explores how Athenians in the fifth century forged and maintained a collective identity."--Publisher's description.

Athena the Wise
Athena the Wise

Author: Joan Holub

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-04-05

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1442420987

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These classic myths from the Greek pantheon are given a modern twist that contemporary tweens can relate to, from dealing with bullies like Medusa to a first crush on an unlikely boy. Goddess Girls follows four goddesses-in-training – Athena, Persephone, Aphrodite, and Artemis – as they navigate the ins and outs of divine social life at Mount Olympus Academy, where the most priviledged gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon hone their mythical skills. In book 5, Principal Zeus asks Athena to help Heracles (aka Hercules in the Roman pantheon) complete his twelve labors. But when Heracles starts borrowing Athena's friends things without asking, will she be able to help him set things straight?

Children of Athena
Children of Athena

Author: W. B. Wemyss

Publisher:

Published: 2013-05-01

Total Pages: 522

ISBN-13: 9780615816722

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One-thousand years in the future, Anonymous must team up with the allied gods of Greek, Shinto, and Norse mythology to fight back a race of galaxy-eating Titans. Earth is a corrupted ruin lost to the coils of the World Serpent. Those that escaped evolved and adapted to the moons of the solar system. We are powerful, fast, and intelligent; diverse, decentralized, pragmatic yet irrational. We are delicate. In the distant future, a Utopia is just the beginning of our lonely struggle against an indifferent universe. Entropy surrounds us. There are no benevolent, advanced aliens. We are the first. It's up to us to keep the galaxy, and the universe, from being consumed.

Athena: The Story of a Goddess
Athena: The Story of a Goddess

Author: Imogen Greenberg

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2018-11-06

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1526609304

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Discover the adventures of Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, war and courage. From her extraordinary birth – sprung from the head of her father, in the midst of a thunderous headache – to her refusal to take no for an answer. Find out how she inspired powerful gods, goddesses and humans and the terrifying fate of those who dared to cross her path. Follow Athena as she competes against her bad-tempered uncle; watch as she turns her enemy into a spider and join her as she keeps Odysseus safe on his remarkable journey home. Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the story of one of the most fearless ancient goddesses, and the tales of a world where humans, gods and goddesses could meet. Illustrated and written by the brilliantly talented sister duo, Isabel and Imogen Greenberg, this is a story of daring for goddesses-in-the-making.

Athena's Child
Athena's Child

Author: Hannah Lynn

Publisher: Medusa Publishing

Published: 2022-01-23

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9781915346025

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Daughter. Sister. Priestess. Protector. Son. Brother. Demi-God. Hero. Monsters. Gifted and burdened with beauty far beyond that of mere mortals, Medusa seeks sanctuary with the Goddess Athena. But when the lustful gaze of mighty Poseidon falls upon her, even the Temple of Athena cannot protect her. Young Perseus embarks on a seemingly impossible quest. Equipped with only bravado and determination, his only chance of success lays in the hands of his immortal siblings. Medusa and Perseus soon become pawns of spiteful and selfish gods. Faced with the repercussions of Athena's wrath Medusa has no choice but to flee and hide. But can she do so without becoming the monster they say she is? History tells of conquering heroes. Tales distorted by time. Medusa's truth has long been lost. Until now. Now it is time to hear her truth. Revel in this powerful retelling of one of mythologies greatest tales today.

The Son of Athena
The Son of Athena

Author: Yashar Tolouei

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2015-06-15

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 1329218086

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the second book in the series of the children of the gods is here! follow Dias as he discovers the underworld of the gods, the true heroes of the series are revealed!

Athena's Child
Athena's Child

Author: Hannah Lynn

Publisher:

Published: 2020-07-16

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13:

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Daughter. Sister. Priestess. Protector. Son. Brother. Demi-God. Hero. Monsters. Gifted and burdened with beauty far beyond that of mere mortals, Medusa seeks sanctuary with the Goddess Athena. But when the lustful gaze of mighty Poseidon falls upon her, even the Temple of Athena cannot protect her. Young Perseus embarks on a seemingly impossible quest. Equipped with only bravado and determination, his only chance of success lays in the hands of his immortal siblings. Medusa and Perseus soon become pawns of spiteful and selfish gods. Faced with the repercussions of Athena's wrath Medusa has no choice but to flee and hide. But can she do so without becoming the monster they say she is? History tells of conquering heroes. Tales distorted by time. Medusa's truth has long been lost. Until now. Now it is time to hear her truth. Revel in this powerful retelling of one of mythologies greatest tales today.