How to Pray to Athena, Worship Her & Create an Altar

In this blog post I will do my best to answer common questions about worshipping Athena, or at least connecting more strongly with her as an ancient deity.

Goddess Athena’s powers and attributes

In ancient Greek mythology, Athena was the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts. She was one of the most powerful and respected goddesses in the Greek pantheon, and was associated with a wide range of powers and abilities. Some of the key powers attributed to Athena included:

• Wisdom: Athena was known for her wisdom and intelligence, and was often consulted for advice by other gods and mortals. She was associated with the pursuit of knowledge and learning, and was the patron goddess of scholars and philosophers.
• War: Athena was also associated with war and strategy, and was considered to be the goddess of military victory. She was said to be a fierce and skilled warrior, and was often depicted wearing armor and carrying a shield and spear.
• Crafts: Athena was associated with many crafts, including pottery, weaving, and metalworking. She was said to have invented the flute, and was the patron goddess of artisans and craftspeople.
• Protection: Athena was also associated with protection, and was often invoked to protect cities, individuals, and important buildings. She was the patron goddess of Athens, and was said to have protected the city from harm.
• Justice: Athena was associated with justice and fairness, and was often depicted holding scales to symbolize her role in upholding justice. She was said to be a just and fair goddess, and was often invoked in legal disputes.

How to pray to Athena

Athena was a goddess in ancient Greek mythology, and was typically worshipped through offerings and prayers. If you want to pray to Athena, you can do so by following these steps:

1. Find a quiet, comfortable place where you can focus on your prayer. You can light a candle or incense to create a peaceful atmosphere.
2. Take a moment to center yourself and calm your mind. You can do this by taking a few deep breaths and focusing on your breath.
3. Speak to Athena, addressing her as “Athena” or “Goddess Athena”. You can use a prayer or mantra, or simply speak from the heart. I shared four prayers to Athena already. Feel free to use them or create your own.
4. Express your thanks and gratitude for any blessings or guidance that Athena has provided in your life. You can also ask for her help or guidance with any specific challenges or goals that you may be facing.
5. End your prayer by thanking Athena and expressing your devotion to her. You can also make an offering, such as flowers or food, as a symbol of your gratitude and respect.

Remember that prayer is a personal and individual experience, and there is no one “right” way to pray to Athena. The most important thing is to be sincere and open to receiving her guidance and wisdom. But here are some amazing prayers to Athena that I sometimes use.

In ancient Greek mythology, Athena was typically offered a variety of items, depending on the specific context and the individual making the offering. Some common offerings for Athena included:

• Olive branches and olive oil, as Athena was associated with the olive tree and its fruit.
• Honey and honeycomb, as Athena was believed to be the goddess of bees and honey.
• Incense, as Athena was associated with the senses and the sacred flame.
• Fig leaves and figs, as Athena was associated with the fig tree and its fruit.
• Wheat, barley, and other grains, as Athena was associated with agriculture and the harvest.
• Pigs, as Athena was associated with the animal sacrifice.

In addition to these offerings, Athena was also sometimes offered libations (drink offerings), such as wine, water, or milk. These offerings were typically made at altars or shrines dedicated to Athena, and were meant to show devotion and gratitude to the goddess.

If you want to make an altar to Athena, you can do so by following these steps:

1. Find a space in your home or outdoors where you can create your altar. This should be a quiet, private area where you can focus on your devotion to Athena.
2. Gather any items that you would like to include on your altar, such as candles, incense, flowers, or images of Athena. You can also include any personal items or objects that have special meaning to you and are associated with Athena.
3. Arrange these items on your altar in a way that feels meaningful and sacred to you. You can use a cloth or a small table to create a physical base for your altar, or simply arrange the items directly on the ground.
4. As you arrange the items on your altar, take a moment to connect with Athena and open yourself to her presence. You can do this through prayer, meditation, or simply by focusing on your intention to create a sacred space for her.
5. Once your altar is arranged, you can use it as a space for prayer, meditation, or simply as a way to connect with Athena on a daily basis. You can light candles or incense, offer prayers or offerings, or simply spend time in quiet contemplation.

Remember that the most important thing is to create an altar that feels sacred and meaningful to you. You can make it as simple or elaborate as you like, and can add or change items as needed. The important thing is to create a space that allows you to connect with Athena and to honor her in your own way.

So, I hope you find these tips helpful. Goddess Athena has a very uplifting energy and is a benevolent deity for all who worship her with kindness, honesty and respect.