Athene is the goddess of knowledge in Greek mythology.
- Athene is the Wise Warrior, the embodiment of the independent female, and one of the three Greek virgin deities.
- She sprang fully formed from Zeus's head, clothed in full war gear, motherless.
- She is the guardian of civilization, protecting her city and people from attackers and instilling heroic qualities in them.
- Athene is the philosopher, incarnating reason and purity of mind as the embodiment of knowledge and cunning intellect.
- She is the patroness of weavers, metalsmiths, and weaponsmiths.
- Her emblems are the owl and the olive tree, and she is often portrayed with the goddess Nike at her side.
- Her hometown is Athens.