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1. Athena

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   The Aegis and the Owl
   Her signature attribute is the Aegis, a protective breastplate or cloak often depicted fringed with snakes and bearing the terrifying head of the Gorgon Medusa. The power of the Aegis was not merely defensive; when displayed, it inspired terror in enemies, a necessary tool for maintaining order. Her sacred animal is the owl (Athene noctua), chosen due to its keen eyesight, which allows it to see clearly in the dark—a symbolic representation of insight and the ability to perceive truths hidden from others.
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