Athena

Eleusis, exploring history, myths, and magic

27 October 202425 October 2024

Photos and reflections from my visit to Eleusis, the home of the Eleusinian Mysteries. Nothing is left standing, but there is plenty of mystery to discover.

A statue of the goddess Athena against a tree with autumn leaves.

Epithets of Athena, the powerful bright-eyed Greek goddess

22 July 2023

Well-known epithets of Athena refer to her associations with protection, war, and victory. Here’s a look at other epithets of the bright-eyed Greek goddess.

Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom and the patriarchy

27 September 202230 July 2022

July is dedicated to Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, feminist icon, and right-hand woman of the patriarchy.

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