Athena
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Epithets and Surnames
As an alternative to investigating the epithets of Athena, student can look for the surnames that the goddess has earned in different areas of Greece and in different countries. Students should try to discern why a given surname is given to Athena.
Below is a through list of Athena’s surnames. Pausanias’ Guide to Greece is essential when looking for alternative surnames for any god or goddess. An explanation for the use of a particular surname is often provided. Students should fill in the volume, section and line number where mention of each surname is made.
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