In Greek mythology, the goddess of wisdom claimed possession of Athens by planting an olive tree at the Acropolis. What is the name of this goddess?
A Artemis
B Aphrodite
C Athena
Athena won her claim to Athens in a competition with Poseidon, god of the sea. He stuck his trident into the Acropolis, creating a gushing well of sea water. Athena planted the first olive tree beside the well. The jury of gods and goddesses ruled that Athena had given the better gift to Athens and gave her possession of it.
The correct answer is Athena.