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    Athena: Goddess of Wisdom, War, and Crafts
    Athena: Goddess of Wisdom, War, and Crafts
    Athena: Goddess of Wisdom, War, and Crafts
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    Athena: Goddess of Wisdom, War, and Crafts

    By Teri Temple and Robert Squier

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    Introduces the Greek goddess Athena and explains her importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Greece and family tree of the Greek gods.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Child's World
    Release dateAug 1, 2012
    ISBN9781614733249
    Athena: Goddess of Wisdom, War, and Crafts

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