OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation · J199
Paper 1, Paper 3
Revise: GreeceAthena was goddess of wisdom and of warfare understood as tactics and strategy. She was the patron goddess of Athens, where the Parthenon was her temple. Her military appearance commonly includes a helmet, spear and aegis, a protective garment which may bear a Gorgon’s head.
- Revise: Rome
A protective garment or shield associated with Minerva and her Greek equivalent, Athena.
- Revise: The Role and Portrayal of the Gods
A divine protective attribute associated with Zeus and Athena. In Book 22 of the Odyssey, Athena displays it to terrify the suitors.