Athena, the goddess of wisdom and military victory, and also the patron of the city of Athens, was Hercules' half-sister. Athena is also the Greek virgin goddess of reason, intelligent activity, arts and literature. Her parents were Zeus and Metis, a nymph. Zeus heard a prophecy that the child Metis bore after she gave birth to Athena would become the lord of heaven, so, to prevent this from happening, he swallowed Metis while she was …showed first 75 words of 605 total…

…showed last 75 words of 605 total…favorite son. Although hated and feared, Ares was honored by all great warriors, even Herakles.Ares rode into battle on the side of the Trojans with his horses, Flame and Terror, pulling his war chariot. He swooped down to help Aphrodite defend her son Aineias and saved him from sure death at the hands of the Achaians. While Ares protected Aineias with his shield, Aphrodite made her escape to Mount Olympus to tend her wounds.