Athena

Athena was the goddess of wisdom, combat, and victory. According to most myths, Zeus and Metis conceived a child together, but a prophecy indicated that this child would prove more wise and powerful than Zeus  so Zeus decided to solve this problem by swallowing mother and child.  A few months later Zeus had a terrible headache so Hephaestus chopped into his head with an axe. Athena sprung out fully formed and armed to the teeth.  Athena wasn’t bloodthirsty or violent in war.  She was a strategist who preferred to use wisdom to end conflict    She was also like Artemis and Hestia, a virgin goddess who enforced the rules of sexual modesty.  Athena had a sacred bird, an owl which was often shown perched on her hand or shoulder.  Athena is a speckled base of reds, pinks and yellow on a white base. Available in the following yarn bases.  For a listing of all yarn bases click here.  Yarn Bases    Care of your hand knit garments   Please hand wash cold or lukewarm water and lay flat to dry. E