| Among her other names were Astroarche, Attar-Samayin | |
| and Ishtar. | Astarte |
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| The Israelites burned incense, offered wine and baked| |
| cakes in her honor. | Astarte |
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| She had a great shrine at Aphaca. | Astarte |
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| King Solomon built a sanctuary in her honor in | |
| Jerusalem. | Astarte |
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| Her priestesses were famous for their skill in | |
| astrology. | Astarte |
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| She was earlier known as a Goddess in the country of | |
| Libya. | Athene |
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| According to Greek legends, she was born from the | |
| forehead of Zeus. | Athene |
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| She was the patron of architects, sculptors, spinners| |
| and weavers. | Athene |
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| The element of brimstone was associated with her. | Athene |
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| The name of her major temple means "virgin-house." | Athene |
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| She was renowned for her wisdom, which was often | |
| represented in the form of an owl sitting upon her | |
| shoulder. | Athene |
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