Are Athena and Ares married?

At one point, he was wounded and went to Zeus to complain, but Zeus just ignored him. In the end, it was the strategy and intelligence of Athena that won over Ares as the Greeks defeated the Trojans. Ares was never married, but he fell in love with Aphrodite, the goddess of love.

Who is Athenas consort?

Chapter 8: Athena. Zeus swallowed his consort METIS [meetis] (“wisdom”), after he had made her pregnant, because he feared that she would bear a son who would overthrow him.

Who slept with Athena?

Athena the goddess of war and wisdom, once went to workshop of the smith god Hephaestus. As she wanted to make some weapons. Hephaestus, who was deserted by his wife, Aphrodite (goddess of sexual love and beauty), became aroused by Athena, and started chasing her as she ran from him.

Why did Athena punish Medusa?

If Athena were to hold Poseidon accountable for his transgressions against her, the goddess father, Zeus, would have to punish him. Athena knew that Poseidon lusted after Medusa, this was made evident by his ravishing her. So to get back at him, Athena cursed Medusa so that Poseidon couldnt seduce him anymore.

Did Medusa have a child?

Chrysaor Medusa/Children

Why cant Athena punish Poseidon?

If Athena were to hold Poseidon accountable for his transgressions against her, the goddess father, Zeus, would have to punish him. So to get back at him, Athena cursed Medusa so that Poseidon couldnt seduce him anymore.

How many wives did Hercules have?

The Four Marriages of Hercules. Hercules was, according to legend, married a total of four times. His first marriage occurred early in his life and set the stage for his most famous adventures. After helping to defend the city of Thebes from invasion, Hercules was rewarded with a bride.