CLA204H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Cynthus, Pediment, Themis
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Zeus swallowed metis, who was pregnant with athena because he was scared his son would overthrow him. Hephaestus split zeus" head open with an ax, etc but she"s often springing to life in full battle dress. Sculpture at pantheon = temple to athena parthenos (virgin); east pediment shows the birth of athena. West pediment celebrates the victory of athena against poseidon for athens. Sometimes refers to a region associated with her birth; or that at one time she was goddess of the waters (river/lake. Triton) she was friends with the daughter of triton (god of lake triton) and accidentally killed her. She made a wooden image after her friend in her honor. Character and appearance of athena represented as cunning and weaving. Weaving = respected art of excellence to women. As a war goddess with helmet, spear and shield (aegis with the head of gorgon medusa) and often with nike with her.
