Metis
Culture & Region
Ancient Greece
Time Period
c. 8th century BCE (Hesiod)
Domains
Wisdomcunningcraftskillprudence
Symbols & Animals
Various forms (shapeshifter)
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- No major cults (swallowed by Zeus)
Key Myths & Stories
First wife of Zeus; swallowed while pregnant; mother of Athena from within Zeus
Related Deities
Titaness; cunning intelligence; Athena inherits wisdom