What did Athena do in the war?

Athena was also heavily involved in the war of the gods against giants. The gods were prophesied that in order to finish off the giants, they will need help from a mortal hand. And it was Athena who helped Zeus to recruit Heracles on their side and guide the gods in the war. read more

During gigantomachy she killed four Gigantes: Encelados, Echion, Pallas and Palleneus. She also took active part in the war against Titans. She advised and supported great heroes (such as (Heracles, Perseus, Cadmus, Tydeus, Diomedes, Odysseus) during the wars of mankind and generally helped Achaeans a lot in winning the Trojan War. read more

Athena, in part, started the Trojan War. The war originated from a quarrel between the goddesses, Aphrodite, Hera, and Athena. read more

Athena represented the disciplined, strategic side of war, in contrast to her brother Ares, the patron of violence, bloodlust, and slaughter—"the raw force of war". Athena was believed to only support those fighting for a just cause and was thought to view war primarily as a means to resolve conflict. read more