Great Greek Myths — Season 1, Episode 5: Athena, Armed Wisdom
Documentary • 26 min • 3 seasons, 40 episodes • ★ 8.4/10
Episode synopsis
The Goddess of War Athena was the wisest, most level headed and rational deity. She was born out of Zeus' skull, wearing a helmet and holding a spear. She was the protector of heroes, the State, and mankind, to whom she passed on many inventions.
About Great Greek Myths
Based on original animation and selected iconographies throughout art history, this series of twenty episodes tells the Greek myths. An all-picture creation, which features the fascinating destinies of gods, heroes, and great figures of mythology.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1Zeus and the Conquest of Power
- E2Zeus in Love
- E3Prometheus, The Rebel of Olympus
- E4Hades, A Reluctant King
- E6Apollo, Shadow and Light
- E7Aphrodite, Dictated by Desire
- E8Dionysus, An Outsider in the City
- E9Hermes, The Impenetrable Messenger
- E10Tartarus, The Damned of the Earth
- E11Psyche, Beauty and the Beast
- E12Perseus, The Look of Death
- E13Orpheus, A Hymn of Impossible Love