Athena, daughter of Zeus and Metis, whom he probably never married, was characterized by the keen eyed radiance of her glance. The patron deity of Athens and particularly revered by women, she was renowned for her intelligence and wisdom. Often sought by ancients in trouble, she helped them solve problems and achieve personal security and happiness. Many temples were built and statues carved in her honor. Annually the women of Athens wove a saffron colored cloth and presented it to the goddess's statue in the Parthenon.
Oprah, the daughter of parents who never married, is characterized by enthusiasm and vitality. A star of a communications empire, she is seen in over twenty million homes every day, where an audience of mostly women find solutions to their problems in her unflappable wisdom. Her "angel network" promises to change lives for the better. Oprah is respected for her intelligence and her innate understanding of human nature. She has been awarded numerous honors. Although the actual decor of her studio set changes from time to time, it is always colored a saffron yellow. |
