Athena, Greek Avatar
Medium Humanoid, Lawful Good
Fighter 16, Cleric 16
Proficiency bonus +10
Armor Class 22
Hit Points 384 (16d10 + 48, 16d8 +48)
Speed 75 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 (+5) | 18 (+4) | 17 (+3) | 19 (+4) | 21 (+5) | 18 (+4) |
Saving Throws Str +15, Con +13, Wis +15, Cha +14
Skills Any
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages All
Challenge 15 (13,000 XP)
Helm of Justice. The helm creates an anti-magic shell within 10 feet of the avatar.
Shield of the Gorgon. The shield bears a medusa’s head that force anyone looking at it to roll a DC 20 constitution saving throw or be turned to stone
Spellcasting. Athena’s avatar is a 16th-level cleric. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 18, +10 to hit with spell attacks). Athena’s avatar has access to all spells from the cleric and wizard list.
ACTIONS
- Multiattack. Athena’s avatar makes two attacks with her spear.
- Spear +5. Melee Weapon Attack: +20 to hit; one target. Hit: 13 (1d6 +10). When attacking with her spear she always has advantage on the attack rolls.
Athena: The Goddess of Wisdom, War, and Crafts
Athena is one of the most important and powerful deities in Greek mythology. She is the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts, and the patron and protector of the city of Athens. She is the daughter of Zeus, the king of the gods, and Metis, the goddess of cunning. According to one myth, Zeus swallowed Metis when she was pregnant with Athena, fearing that his child would overthrow him. Later, Zeus suffered a terrible headache and asked Hephaestus, the god of fire and metalworking, to split his head open with an axe. Out sprang Athena, fully grown and armed, from Zeus’ forehead. She became his favorite child and his trusted advisor.
Athena is usually depicted as a beautiful woman wearing a helmet and holding a spear and a shield. She also wears the aegis, a breastplate made from the skin of a goat and adorned with the head of Medusa, a monstrous creature that could turn anyone who looked at her to stone. Athena’s symbols include the owl, the olive tree, the snake, and the Gorgoneion (the image of Medusa’s head). She is often accompanied by Nike, the goddess of victory, or by her sacred animal, the owl.
Athena is a goddess of many skills and talents. She is the patron of arts and crafts, especially weaving and pottery. She invented the flute, the trumpet, the plow, and the chariot. She is also the goddess of war strategy and heroic endeavor. She helped many heroes in their quests, such as Perseus, Heracles, Jason, and Odysseus. She fought on the side of the Greeks in the Trojan War and inspired many warriors with her courage and wisdom. She is also the goddess of justice and law. She presided over trials and disputes and gave fair judgments.
Athena is especially associated with the city of Athens, which was named after her. According to legend, she competed with Poseidon, the god of the sea, for the patronage of the city. They agreed to each give a gift to the people and let them choose which one they preferred. Poseidon struck his trident on a rock and created a spring of salt water. Athena planted an olive tree on a hill. The people chose Athena’s gift as more useful and valuable, and thus she became their patron goddess. She gave them many blessings, such as civilization, democracy, philosophy, and literature. She also built them a magnificent temple on the Acropolis, called the Parthenon, which still stands today as a symbol of her glory.
Athena is revered as one of the most influential and respected deities in Greek mythology. She represents intelligence, skill, courage, and justice. She is a source of inspiration and guidance for many people who seek wisdom and excellence in their endeavors.