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According to the traditions of Greek mythology, Pallas Athena was the favorite daughter of Zeus, the powerful father of the Gods and king of Mount Olympus. Her mother was the Goddess Metis, whose name means “thought” or “intelligence.” Metis was believed to be so wise that she knew more than all the gods and men together. | According to the traditions of Greek mythology, Pallas Athena was the favorite daughter of Zeus, the powerful father of the Gods and king of Mount Olympus. Her mother was the Goddess Metis, whose name means “thought” or “intelligence.” Metis was believed to be so wise that she knew more than all the gods and men together. | ||
[[File:Statuette of Athena (3rd cent. A.D.) at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens on October 6, 2021.jpg|thumb|This statuette of Athena, found in Athens, is considered to be the truest and best preserved copy of the original statue of Athena in the Parthenon, which was carved by Phidias]] | |||
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