So, when asked to be a Padrino or Madrina for these special events, pleanse don't accept if you don't want to -- but don't feel you are only paying for their party -- there is a lot that can come out of it. Just like anywhere-- we can help -- but it happens one person at a time. Barb
of 09. Athena (Greek) Athena was the goddess of war and wisdom; this statue shows her holding Nike, the goddess of victory. Image by Krzysztof Dydynski/Lonely Planet/Getty Images. Athena was born a child of Zeus by his first wife, Metis, a goddess of wisdom.
Meaning & History. Meaning unknown, perhaps derived from Greek Î±Î¸Î·Ï (ather) sharp and Î±Î¹Î½Î· (aine) praise. Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare, the daughter of Zeus and the patron goddess of the city of Athens in Greece.She is associated with the olive tree and the owl.Related Names.eaning & History. Meaning unknown, perhaps derived from Greek Î±Î¸Î·Ï (ather) sharp and Î±Î¹Î½Î· (aine) praise. Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare, the daughter of Zeus and the patron goddess of the city of Athens in Greece.