I am calling you
You of the golden shield
You of the unfailing spear
You of the strong sword arm
You of eternal wisdom and divine grace
You of the nimble hands and skilled craftsmanship
Artisan queen of warriors, teachers, and weavers
I am calling you
My needs are many, but all rely on you
Make nimble my fingers that I may write
Make creative my mind that I may make my words fresh
Make loose my tongue that I may pass on what little wisdom I have
Make strong my body that I may do so for a long time to come
Great queen of civilized discourse
I am calling you
Athena Agoraea
Protecting the assemblies of mankind
That we may rule ourselves well
And encourage a sharing of goods and ideas
I ask that you bless us with wiser leaders
Leaders who listen as well as speak
I am calling you
Athena Ambulia
Who with shield and spear
With sword and word
Delay the deaths of the living
That they may live another day
To learn and grow toward a release from evil
I am calling you
Athena Chalintis
Who like the horse you tamed
With gentle word and bridle
You tame the savagery of man
With humility and thoughts of peace
And the willingness to defend it
I am calling you
Athena Ergatis
Who teaches not just philosophy
But the arts that define a people
And allow mankind to pass their internal beauty
Into the hallowed halls of time
I am calling you
Athena Mechanitis
Inspiring invention
And the look to the future
With a better way and better tools
To build civilization
Wherever we may go
I am calling you
Athena Soteira
Savior of heroes
Savior of men
Savior of women, their children in hand
Savior of souls from the hell of ignorance
Giver of chances
I am calling you
Athena Xenia
Protector of strangers
Who with your guidance are met with humble hospitality
For in your wisdom we know not to fear
Those who are different from us
In word or deed
I am calling you
O radiant goddess
And offer myself to your service
That you may utilize what little skill I have
Whatever words I know
Whatever creativity I possess
To pass on the wisdom of your divine will
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