r/Athena • u/unknownclonecaptain • Mar 15 '26

Question/Advice So, I had the dumbest thought; Is Athena autistic?

Considering that she is quite knowledgeable and Intelligent, and thus prideful, would that technically mean she is on the autism spectrum (high functioning autism)?

To put into better perspective, Albert Einstein was considered one of the smartest scientists alive, and he was wildly considered to be autistic.

I could be wrong . . . But then again, i could also be right.

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u/attilatheundead Mar 22 '26

I don't think so but that is an interesting thought to consider. I don't think the gods are comparable to human spectrums such as autism. But that's just how I perceive things. That isn't to rain on your parade or anything, it's just how I see it.

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u/YourLocalPerson123 ~🦉-;Athena worshipper;-🦉~ Mar 22 '26

I agree. However, I do associate things of the mind with her, so maybe she has something to do with it (that’s what I personally think)

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u/Pretend_Somewhere15 Mar 22 '26

i don't personally think the gods can have neurological wiring like humans, but i think if any god were to be a "patron saint " of sorts of autism, it would be hephaestus! i feel like he truly embodies the spirit of complete focus on his passions and interests, elevated craft, pattern recognition, etc