Athena

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Across
  1. 3. Legendary first king of Athens; half-man, half-serpent; judged the contest between Athena and Poseidon.
  2. 4. Athena’s protective shield or breastplate decorated with Medusa’s head.
  3. 6. Clever Greek hero of the Odyssey; Athena’s favorite mortal.
  4. 9. Daughter of Triton; Athena’s close companion who died accidentally during practice fighting.
  5. 10. Greek warrior in the Trojan War; given the power by Athena to see gods on the battlefield.
  6. 12. Sea god who raised the young Athena
  7. 14. Princess turned into an owl by Athena out of pity after suffering a terrible attack.
  8. 16. Goddess of wisdom, crafts, cities, and strategic war
  9. 18. Girl favored by Athena who stole credit for inventing the plow; turned into an ant.
Down
  1. 1. God of the sea; competed with Athena to become patron of Athens.
  2. 2. Mortal weaver who challenged Athena; turned into a spider for her pride.
  3. 5. “Bright-eyed” or “owl-eyed,” referring to Athena’s perception and wisdom.
  4. 6. Symbol of wisdom and Athena’s sacred animal.
  5. 7. Hero who tamed Pegasus using Athena’s golden bridle.
  6. 8. Magnificent temple in Athens dedicated to Athena Parthenos.
  7. 11. Blind prophet; made blind after accidentally seeing Athena bathing, but gifted prophecy in return.
  8. 13. Athena’s gift to the Athenians; symbol of peace and prosperity.
  9. 15. Titaness of wisdom and clever thought; mother of Athena; swallowed by Zeus.
  10. 17. _________Oileus Greek warrior who dragged Cassandra from Athena’s temple; punished with a divine storm.