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Athena Promachos: Fully armed, as if she’s ready for battle

Athena, according to Greek mythology, was the goddess of wisdom, olive tree, strategy and war. The word “promachos” dates back to the homeric period. In fact, it is used in the homeric poem, Iliad, to characterise the person who fights in the first line, but also as a main name: Promachos was a warrior who […]