She sprang from the cranium of Zeus himself, a divine thought found form, and a blessing unto the Gods, the philosophers of men, and the City of Athens. She was the goddess of civilization, wisdom, strength, strategy, wit, craft, raffia-worked bowls, and a divine sponsor of heroes.
The virgin patron of Athens, Athena was a central figure in Greek mythology, and Garth Santoropolous’s weekly game of Dungeons and Dragons, which featured Leslie as the Goddess. She took the role very seriously, but could never manage the virgin part, which was just fine with everyone.