Search the Ancient Treasures Web site ITEM NUMBER: G-62 ITEM NAME: Athena SIZE: 10.5"H (27cm) ITEM TYPE: Statue on marble base ITEM MATERIAL: Casting stone ITEM FINISH: Antique stone finish RETAIL PRICE: $69.00 SHIPPING: $8.00 CANADA SHIPPING: $22.00 Athena was the Greek Goddess of wisdom and women's crafts. She was also a defender against evil and a warrior Goddess par excellence. She was the daughter of Zeus and Metis. When Metis became pregnant, Gaia and Uranus told Zeus that after giving birth to a daughter, she would then have a son by Zeus who would later dethrone him. On Gaia's advice, Zeus swallowed Metis. When the time came for the child to be born, Zeus was afflicted with a dreadful headache and sought the help of Hephaestus who split his skull with a bronze axe to relieve the pain. A girl in full armour sprang forth from his head: It was Athena. Athena's attributes were the spear, the helmet and the Aegis (a goat-skin shield). She attached the Gorgon's head which Perseus had given her to her shield, and this turned to stone every living thing that looked at it. Add of this item to my shopping cart Shipping note: When ordering multiple items, your shipping charges will be reduced. You'll see the lower shipping rates in the final invoice that is made at the time of shipping the items. Return To: