1. Athena was born from the head of Zeus after he swallowed her mother, Metis.
2. Poseidon created a saltwater spring by striking the ground with his trident.
3. Athena won the contest for patronage of Athens by giving the city an olive tree.
4. The people of Athens chose Athena as their patron goddess because the olive tree provided food, oil, and wood.
5. Poseidon was angry about losing the contest and flooded the Attic plain in retaliation.
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