Representation of the helmet worn by goddess Athena. An owl is a distinguishing mark on the helmet.
Made of casting stone with an antique, bronze-colored finish.
Approx. 100mm (10cm) height x 90mm (9cm) width x 90mm (9cm) depth
History
Athena, an armed warrior goddess, appears in Greek mythology as a helper of many heroes, including Odysseus, Jason, and Heracles. In Classical Greek myths she never consorts with a lover, earning the title Athena Parthenos ("Athena the virgin"), hence the name of her most famous temple, the Parthenon, on the Acropolis in Athens.
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