Source edition
Anonymous. Hesiod, The Homeric Hymns and Homerica. Evelyn-White, Hugh G., translator. London: William Heinmann; New York: The Macmillan Co., 1914.
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Summary
This work is a short epic hymn praising the birth of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war. The poem begins with an invocation celebrating Athena as she appears in her gleaming armor. The narrative focuses on the momentous event of her birth, leaping from the head of her father Zeus fully armed. This miraculous birth unleashes an immense impact that sends shockwaves through both the divine and natural worlds. The earth resounds, the dark waves of the sea boil, and even the chariot of the sun god Helios is brought to a sudden standstill. Finally, order is restored as Athena removes her divine armor, bringing great joy to her father Zeus.
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