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| | Headline Muse.com - Athena (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) |
 | | While pregnant, Metis was swallowed by Zeus due to prophecy that their child would surpass him in wisdom. |
 | | Athena born when Hermes relieved Zeus' headache by instructing Hephaestus to strike Zeus's forehead with an ax, whereupon she emerged fully formed in battle armor. |
 | | Disguised as a prince, I, daughter of wise Metis, secure a good trim craft, hollow, well oared, fast moving and stock it with a hearty crew. |
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