Athene is an English variant of the name Athena, derived from the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts. The name likely originated from the city of Athens, which was named in her honor. According to mythology, she was born from the head of Zeus, fully armed, after he swallowed her mother Metis. She is often depicted with symbols such as the owl, olive tree, and serpent, and a helmet and spear in art. The spelling Athene is closer to the original Greek, used interchangeably with Athena in ancient sources and modern literature.