CIVILIZATION
GREEK
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Question
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The Athenians liked Athena’s blessing better than Poseidon’s.
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Poseidon named the city.
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The city was always named Athens.
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Athena forced the people of Athens to name it after her.
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Detailed explanation-1: -In his dispute with Athena for dominion over Athens, the two gods had a contest as to which one could give the Athenians the best gift. Poseidon shoved his trident into the Acropolis and produced a flowing stream or a horse. Undismayed, Athena gave the Athenians an olive tree.
Detailed explanation-2: -Athena’s gift was superior beyond doubt. Without hesitation, Cecrops proclaimed Athena the winner of the competition and the goddess of wisdom gave her name to the city, which was hence called Athens.
Detailed explanation-3: -According to legend, Poseidon smashed his trident upon the land to create a salt spring, while the wise Athena offered a more productive gift: She planted an olive tree atop the Acropolis.
Detailed explanation-4: -Athena offered the first domesticated olive tree. Cecrops accepted this gift and declared Athena the patron goddess of Athens. The olive tree brought wood, oil, and food, and became a symbol of Athenian economic prosperity.