Why did Athena win and Poseidon lose? In other words, what makes a person successful? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.
Well, Athena and Poseidon were challenging each other to be the god or goddess of a city. Athena created the olive tree, and Poseidon created a salt water spring. The city liked Athena's gift better.
