A lot of different faces. A lot of different faces. Face is defined as the front part of the head and the front surface of anything. 1  An example of face is the combination of eyes, ears, mouth and nose. 2  An example of face is the part of the clock that displays the time.
In ancient Greek mythology Athena was the goddess of war, wisdom, and handicrafts. She was one of the 12 gods believed to live on Mount Olympus. She is associated with the Roman goddess Minerva because they shared many of the same characteristics.
Athena, the Warrior Goddess of Wisdom. Athena (Minerva to the Romans) was the principal goddess of Athens, a city named for her as a result of the contest with Poseidon (seen previously in Section 3). Although easily recognized as a warrior by her armor and weapons, she was not like the brutal, violent war god Ares.