Athena (;
Attic Greek: ,
Athena, or ,
Athenaia;
Epic: ,
Athenaie;
Doric: ,
Athana) or
Athene (;
Ionic: ,
Athene), often given the
epithet Pallas (; ), is the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, mathematics, olive oil, strength, war strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill in
ancient Greek religion and
mythology.
Minerva is the
Roman goddess identified with Athena. Athena is known for her calm temperament, as she moves slowly to anger. She is noted to have only fought for just reasons, and would not fight without a purpose.