Magic and devotion: meeting Athena in Athens
Scenes and reflections from Attica. From Athens to Cape Sounion and Eleusis, on devotion and the enduring presence of the Greek goddess Athena.
Athena
Eleusis, exploring history, myths, and magic
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.
Epithets of Athena, the powerful bright-eyed Greek goddess
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
July is dedicated to Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, feminist icon, and right-hand woman of the patriarchy.