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5. The benefactress

Athena proved a blessing for the city and the people. Her patronage and generous gifts transformed Athens from an insignificant group of hamlets to a superpower. Adding a hill to the landscape was an unexpected bonus.

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How to get here & where to look

Look at Mount Lycabettus, the conical hill with the white church on the top.

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The son of the virgin goddess

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A chest full of snakes

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Why are the Athenians called Athenians?

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Where does the truth lie?

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