Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

armed guardian goddess of a city

armed_guardian_goddess_of_a_city

A motif of the Divine Intervention and Guidance family, within the sub-family Divine Aid in Battle. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


greek roman

  • Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome JUPITER. / HERA (JUNO). / JUNO. / PALLAS-ATHENE (MINERVA).; lines 1521-1553 confidence: high

    As war-goddess she wears armour and a plumed helmet, carries the aegis, and holds a golden staff that grants youth and dignity to her chosen favourites.

    Athene is represented with martial equipment and is described as guardian deity of Athens.

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