Athena, one of the most important goddesses in Greek mythology. In Latin mythology, became identified with the goddess Minerva, also known as Athena. Athena emerged as adults in front of the god Zeus and was his favorite child. He entrusted his shield, adorned with the hideous head of the Gorgon Medusa, its 'umbrella' and the ray, its main weapon. Virgin goddess, was called Parthenos ( 'the virgin'). In gratitude to Athena had given them the olive, the people of Athens raised temples to the goddess, the most important was the Parthenon, located on the Acropolis of Athens.