Significant MythThere are several stories in which Athena played a major role. She took part in the Trojan war and helped Odysseus on his journey. One myth says that she and Poseidon were competing to become the patron deity of what is now Athens. Cecrops, who was the leader at the time, asked them to present a gift and whichever was of greater value would become the patron deity. Poseidon gave a saltwater well and Athena gave an olive tree. Since Poseidon lost he cursed the city to never have enough water.
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