Working with Athena, Greek Goddess of Wisdom

Book of Shadows Print
3 min readFeb 7, 2023

The ancient Greeks viewed Athena as the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, law and justice. This makes her an incredibly powerful deity to work with for any witch wanting guidance in these areas. In this blog post, we will look at why witches should consider working with Athena, how to set up an altar in her honor, and some do’s and don’ts when connecting with this formidable goddess.

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Why work with Athena?

Athena is known by many names such as Minerva, Pallas Athene or Parthenos Athene — which translates to “virgin Athena” — reflecting her strong connection to independence and strength of character. As such, she can provide invaluable spiritual advice regarding life choices that require fortitude.

You may choose to work with Athena for her attributes of wisdom, inspiration, and strategy. She can help with decision-making, problem-solving, and gaining a clearer understanding of a situation. She can also offer guidance in battles, both physical and metaphorical.

How to work with Athena

To work with Athena, you can start by learning more about her and her mythology. Researching her symbols, attributes, and stories can help you connect with her energy.

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