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 | | Unlike Ares, who was hot-headed and undependable in battle, Athene's domain was strategy and tactics. |
 | | One of her companions is Nike, goddess of victory, and her symbols include her favorite animal, the owl; her created tree, the olive; the Aegis, (Zeus's shield, which displays the head of Medusa); her helmet; and her spear. |
 | | In Greek mythology Athene was the protectress of heroes; she stands faithfully at the side of those she has chosen to support, leading them, aiding them, and spurring them onwards to achieve what is difficult, even impossible. |
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