Swiftly you move
Like your father’s lightning
With shield in hand and sword at the ready
You strike and do battle with careful consideration
Invincible you are
No man or god may stand against you
Like thunderous echoes, your cry sends shivers through brave men
And with graceful movement and wise action, you defeat them one and all
Wisdom you bring
Though you back it up with strength
With knowledge and strategy, you will succeed
And none but the most foolish would ignore your divine power
Athena you are
Pallas of the grey eyes
Pure and holy Parthenos
Ever-living Amboulia of wise counsel
Heavenly you come
Shining bright like the Sun
Kind and ever-plotting Machanitis
Whispering in the ear of the warriors of old
Goddess, you are called
Goddess, you are
Athena Soteira
Our only hope
Art: Alexandre-Denis Abel de Pujol, La colère d'Achille, 1810, Notre Dame (Indiana), Snite Museum of Art
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