The Greeks Spotlight on Ancient Greeks The Mycenaeans and Homer Greek Settlements The Land of Greece The City-State, Athens Democracy The City at War Naval Warfare Religion and the Gods Temples The Olympic Games The Family Home Greek Women Education Symposium Theaters and Actors Craftsmen Illness and Death Learning and Inventions	Athena The goddess Athena was the patron of Athens and legend said that it was she who had introduced the olive, the main crop of Athens, to Attica. This is a copy of an enormous statue of her by the sculptor Phidias. It was placed inside the Parthenon.   Previous: Back Book: The Greeks Section: Spotlight on Ancient Greeks Chapter: The City-State, Athens