Athena Collection (page 26)

YACHTING TROPHY, 1891. The Minerva Cup of the Corinthian Yacht Club. Line engraving, American, 1891

YACHTS, 1890. The four foremost forty-foot yachts from the season of 1890: Minerva, Gossoon, Liris, and Mariquita. Line engraving, 1890

BUILDING THE ARGO. Argus (right) building the Argo, while Athena helps Tiphys erect the sail. Wood engraving, 19th century, after a Roman relief, c50 A.D

GREECE: CAPE SOUNION, 1832. View of the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion (or Cape Colonna), Greece. Steel engraving, English, 1832, by Edward Finden after Joseph Mallord William Turner

GREECE: TEMPLE RUINS. Ruins of the Temple of Minerva, on the island of Aegina. Steel engraving, 19th century

MYTHOLOGY: ARES. Athena and Ares. Steel engraving, 19th century

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Telemachus led by Athena (Minerva), who has taken the form of Mentor, in search of his father Odysseus. Line engraving, 1805, by James Neagle after the drawing by John Flaxman

ARACHNE transformed into a spider by Athena: copper engraving, 18th century

MERCURY AND MINERVA. Mercury (Greek name Hermes) offering his purse to Minerva, who takes moderately out of it. Copper engraving, French, late 18th century

CALIFORNIA STATE SEAL. The state seal of California, featuring the state motto, Eureka (I have found it). Line engraving, 19th century

ARACHNE AND ATHENA. Arachne transformed into a spider by Athena: copper engraving, 18th century

MYTHOLOGY: PERSEUS. Perseus, guided by the hand of Athena, uses her shield as a mirror as he prepares to slay the Gorgon, Medusa. Line engraving, French, early 18th century

ZEUS AND ATHENA. Line engraving after an antique vase figure

Medusa. In Greek mythology, Medusa was one of three Gorgon sisters. Medusa began life as a beautiful mortal, who bragged of being more attractive than the goddess Athena

Lunar phases, 3rd century Roman mosaic. A third century AD mosaic from Tusculum, a major ancient Roman city in the Latium region of Italy

ATHENA antimatter experiment
ATHENA antimatter laboratory. Technician working on the ATHENA experiment at CERN, Geneva, Switzerland. ATHENA is designed to create antihydrogen, the antimatter form of hydrogen

GREEK HEAD OF ATHENA. Athena: Greek Parian marble head, c475 B. C
GREEK HEAD OF ATHENA. Athena: Greek Parian marble head, c475 B.C

KLIMT: PALLAS ATHENA, 1898. Oil on canvas by Gustav Klimt

Classical Myth / Athena
A colossal head of Minerva, the Roman Goddess of Wisdom. She is often represneted as grave, wearing a helmet and with drapery over a coat of mail

Aglaura into Rock
Aglaura, daughter of Cecrops, is inspired by Athena, who hates her, with jealousy of her sister Herse, beloved by Hermes, who consequently turns her into a rock

The Muses and Athena
The Muses reveal to Athena the existence of the Pierian Spring, in Thessaly, source of inspiration for artists, musicians and writers

Athena / Minerva (Tooke)
The patron goddess of the Athenians

Athena / Minerva
Greek goddess of wisdom, patron of Athens, adopted by the Romans as Minerva

TIRESIAS, Theban soothsayer, blinded because he accidentally saw Athena bathing, but given powers of prophecy as compensation

Iliad / Prylis
Son of Hermes, Greek soothsayer who was inspired by Athena to propose the Wooden Horse as a subterfuge to get through the Trojan defences

Temple of Athena, Paestum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Ruins of the Temple of Athena, archaeological site, Priene, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

Temple of Athena, Priene, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

Columns in ruins of Temple of Athena, archaeological site, Priene, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor

Ionian temple to Athena and the Greek theatre, Priene, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Columns of the Temple of Athena, under reconstruction, Assos (Behramakale), Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Pallas Athene (Athena) Fountain and Parliament building at night, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Achilles & Agamemnon
The dispute between ACHILLES and AGAMEMNON is refereed by Athena

Athena Weds Herakles
The marriage of Athena with Herakles

Myth / Athena / Minerva
Patron goddess of Athens also identified with Minerva, the Italian goddess of crafts

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"Athena: The Wise and Powerful Goddess of Ancient Greece" From the majestic Statue in the Parthenon of ancient Athens to her fierce battle against the giant Alcyoneus on the Pergamon Altar, it has always been a symbol of strength and wisdom. In the c6th century BC artwork "Hercules Brings Cerberus to Eurystheus, " we see Athena standing alongside Hermes, showcasing her strategic prowess. The Panathenaic prize amphora with its intricate lid featuring a figure of a testament to her importance in Greek culture during 363-2 BC. This terracotta masterpiece showcases her role as a patroness of arts and crafts. As we explore further into ancient Greece, we encounter the Tholos of the Sanctuary Pronaia. This architectural marvel stands as evidence to Athenian devotion towards their beloved goddess. Athena's influence extends beyond art and architecture; she represents knowledge triumphing over ignorance in Minerva Victorious over ignorance. Mussard's depiction captures her commanding presence perfectly. In sculptures like Minerva from 1775, carved from marble, artists have immortalized this deity's grace and beauty for generations to come. Symbolically represented by both Nightingale & Owl, Athena embodies wisdom during day and night - an embodiment that resonates through time. In The Council of Gods (or Assembly of Gods), Zeus surrounds himself with divinities like Hera, Aphrodite, but it is clear that none can match Athena's intellect or power. Lastly, we witness Hera, Aphrodite, and Athena preparing themselves for a contest before Paris in their pursuit for beauty. While all three are stunning goddesses in their own right, it is evident that Athena possesses an unmatched radiance combined with intelligence. Throughout history and mythology alike, one thing remains constant - Athena reigns supreme as one who encompasses courage on the battlefield, wisdom in decision-making, and beauty that captivates all.