Athena is a goddess in Greek mythology who was one of the twelve chief Olympian deities and was associated with wisdom, craft, and warfare
. She was often depicted in full armor and was the patron goddess of heroic endeavors, aiding heroes such as Perseus, Heracles, Bellerophon, and Jason
. Athena was also known for her cold rationality, tactics, and strategy in wars, standing in direct contrast to her brother Ares' rage, violence, and impulsiveness
. Athena was called by many names, including Pallas, Parthenos, Promachos, Ergane, and Athena Nike
. She was broadly worshipped throughout the Greek world, but her cult was particularly strong in Athens, the intellectual center of the Greeks
