Prayer to Athena for Wisdom

Clear-eyed Athena, unrivaled in wisdom,

daughter of Zeus and Metis whose craft and wit

excelled among the mighty Titans: Athena,

I pray to you. Wise in all things you are, goddess;

your cunning and guile are well known. In time of war

you have no equal in tactics or in strategy;

many armies have you guided to victory.

In time of peace your blessings fall on those whose work

is of the mind�"friend of the philosopher,

the scientist, the student. Advisor of kings,

patron of clever heroes and bold-hearted

adventurers, defender of the thinker,

mistress of reason and understanding, goddess

to whom a strong arm and a sharp sword are nothing

without the sense to wield them well and the insight

to know when words are worth more than weapons.

Athena, grant me a sound mind and steady temper,

bless me with good judgment, show me the long view.