Athena is goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, strength and skill. She is one of the 12 gods and she lives on Mount Olympus. Athena uses her great wisdom to advise soldiers during war. According to legend, Zeus decides to give the Greek city to the god who offers the most useful gift to the people. Poseidon gives water. Athena gives an olive tree. Zeus gives the city to Athena. He names it Athens .