Athena vs Poseidon: How Athens Got Its Name

How did Athens get its name? Athena and Poseidon both wanted the city, and an olive tree decided it. A 45-second retelling of the Greek myth of Athena vs Poseidon, and why her gift beat the god of the sea. Poseidon struck the rock with his trident and a spring burst out, but it was salty. Athena offered an olive tree, which gave food, oil, and goods to trade. In the best-known version of the myth, she won, and the city became Athens. Perfect for anyone curious about Greek mythology, the Greek gods, or why Athens is named after Athena. Follow for more Greek myths where the details change everything. #AthenavsPoseidon #AthenaandPoseidon #howAthensgotitsname #whyAthensisnamedafterAthena #Athensmyth #Greekmythology #Greekmyths #Greekgods #Athenaolivetree #Poseidontrident #Poseidonsaltspring #Athenagoddessofwisdom #mythologyshorts #Greekmythsexplained