Order of the Shining Helmet of Athena: Athena's Symbols and Inventions

Athena's Symbols and Inventions

Compiled by Linda Iles

Symbols

the olive tree

the aegis

the shield

the spear

the helmet

the owl

the serpent

Inventions and Gifts to Mankind

The Domestic Arts and Crafts

weaving

spinning

cooking

pottery

carpentry

The Creative Arts

the flute

the arts

architecture

smiths and all other metalworkers, including jewelers

The Intellectual Arts

philosophy

mathematics

ethics

teaching of any form of art, science or craft

the sciences

Agriculture, Commerce and Husbandry

the horse bridle and the art of taming horses

the ship

the plough

The Disciplines of War and Maintaining of Peace

military victory

military defense

upholding the law

wise counsel and debate

reconciliation of opposing forces

merciful judgment (Athena always cast the liberating vote in a tied legal decision)

municipal government and organization

the war chariot

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