How Did Athena Influence Ancient Greek Society

During the Archaic Age (c.750-500 B.C.E.) the creation of the Greek city-state began. The making of the polis after the Dark Age, created many independant cities along the countryside with shared government, which was dominated by mountains and islands. Just like any other city-state, Athens began as a small Mycanaean settlement. The name came from the Greek goddess Athena. Athena is the goddess of wisdom and military. The people chose her to protect their city-state of Athens. These new city-states in Greece were not like older settlements, which were ruled by one king. Instead people who lived in a Greek state were considered equal. Citizenship for all free inhabitants, with the exception of the lower ranking of women and slaves. Although women were still considered citizens, slaves were objects of no value except work. The Dark Age was a period of violence which started around 1200-1000 B.C.E. After the Mycanaean civilization fell, it is
They wanted to share the power with a democratic government. Without any of the Mycanaean rulers left, leadership became an open casting call to all. Many people who proved themselves with an apt for religious kowledge, charisma and speaking experience, had a chance of becoming part of the government. Any citezen could stand before the assembly to speak their views or to vote on decisions. Unlike Athens, Sparta (another Greek city-state) had one of the most out-standing example of an oligarchy. Sparta was dominated by a small group of male citizens of power. Although the population of Sparta was small, it's army was strong and prepared for war at all times. Another city state also differed from Athens quite a bit. Corinth, a city between Athens and Sparta, had a governement of tyranny. With one man who dominated the whole city-state, ruling over everything and everyone while sharing his riches with only family and close