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1) Athena existed since at least late Mycenean era
2) She was panhellenic and also worshipped by Spartans
3) In the Iliad she kicks Ares's ass (twice)
4) This alleged OC goddess led Athens to be the dominant naval cultural and intellectual powerhouse of the Greek world

Bright-eyed goddess Athena answered him:
“Diomedes, son of Tydeus,
you fill my heart with joy. Don’t fear Ares
or any other immortal deity.
For I’ll give you all the help you need.
But come, first let your sure-footed horses
charge at Ares. Hit him up close. Have no fear
of headstrong Ares, that madman, born evil,
that fickle god.”