November 22, 2024
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Poised in a power struggle, Poseidon challenged Athena to bestow the mortals a most useful gift. Thinking himself clever, he sprung a saltwater spring. But it was Athena’s present that proved precious: from the rocky, sun-scorched terrain she instantly cultivated an olive tree. Athens was named in her… Read More

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