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.
The Goddess Athena. The goddess of fertility and nature that the Mycenaeans worshiped was eventually replaced by the goddess Athena around 1000 BCE. Athena gave her name to the city of Athens, and she displayed dual nature. As Athena Polias she was the goddess of wisdom, protecting nature and fertility, while as Athena Pallas, she was a war-maker and a virgin (parthenos).