How to worship Athena

Short description

Athena is the interest when you learn something new, the happy feeling after a succesful exam, the clearity of mind when you finally understand something. She represents strategy, learning, jsut action and insight. She is the courage to act wisely rather than impulsively.

Symbolism

Athena is most often depicted with her Aegis (shield) and her sacred animal, the owl. Her sacred plant is the olive tree.

Prayer

This is meant as an example, not a rule or expectation

Hail Pallas Athena, guardian of the city, bright-eyed goddess and noble daughter of Zeus. Mighty are you, mother of arts, who saves people and cities during war with wisdom and courage. I call to you, virgin Goddess of war, wisdom and crafts. You, Protectress, who is known as fury by the bad, but wisdom by the good. Please hear my prayers and accept my offerings to you in gratitude for your blessings and protection. May you grant us courage, good fortune and happiness.

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Devotional Acts

These are meant as examples, not as a standard or expectations

Read 10 pages everyday
Try a new form of craft
Study a topic of interest
Get all your (school) work done
Wear owl, olive or Aegis imagery
Keep your working space orderly
Ask for her guidance during tasks or studying
Repair something
Listen to an informational podcast
Learn new facts
Protest for womens rights
Help your friends in school

Offerings

These are meant as examples and ideas, not as rules or expectations

Olives or olive oil
Study notes or old homework
Favourite facts or book passages
Hours of studying
Aegis themed jewellery
Self made crafts