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Athena had a special relationship with Athens, as is shown by the connection by the name of the goddess and the city. Athena was said to have won a contest with Poseidon, the god of the Sea over the city of Athens.
Athena competed with Poseidon to be the patron deity of Athens, which was yet unnamed. They agreed that each would give the Athenians one gift and that the Athenians would choose the gift they preferred.
Athena, offered them the first domesticated olive tree. The Athenians (or their king, Cecrops) accepted the olive tree and with it the patronage of Athena.
Athena is an icon who has outlived the civilizations which idolized and stood in owe of the legend which for the last thousand years has inspired female sexual strength and wisdom.