Athena Green The right hand

The right hand

together they offer us the crucial

Every curve of her pose reveals her loving concern for all life

Beautiful and monstrous

Here she hurries through the night looking back to ensure we follow and do not lose our way at the crossroads

Athena Green The right handWisdom and Civilization. The Parthenon was constructed upon the Acropolis just to house this magnificent venerable 30 foot tall image by Pheidias. Athena's importance was maintained even after warfare had transformed Greek goddess civilization. Her attributes are self confidence, power, courage, intelligence and diplomacy. The Romans called her Minerva. The virgin goddess gained the powers of the Gorgon Medusa, whose face is embossed on her shield.