Athena's Childhood

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Athena was a famous immortal woman in Greek mythology. She stood up for her convictions and made careful decisions during tough times, like in the Trojan War. She never had the desire to hurt someone on purpose. Even in wars she would find other strategies to seek revenge than have bloodshed. As a child, she was curious; therefore, she grew up with the motivation to increase her knowledge. In addition, she experienced several challenges throughout her life, despite that she persevered and had compassion. Athena, the goddess of war, had a harsh childhood, used her unique powers in a wars, such as the Trojan War, and persevered until she received

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