Operating as a Charter Myth, the Story of Athena's Birth

question 5

Multiple Choice

Operating as a charter myth, the story of Athena's birth

• A) validates patriarchy and the institution of marriage in which the husband has total control of his wife.
• B) explains why the Greeks venerated a fly goddess.
• C) explains why there is a snake behind Athena's shield.
• D) explains how Metis, Athena's mother (once removed), became the goddess of childbirth.

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