Participation in the Gigantomachy
Although the early mythological scheme titanomahy occurred before the birth of Athena, but later authors, beginning with Euripides, often mixed giants and titans. Participation in Athens Gigantomachy - a popular theme. This battle localization of Flegreyskih fields. While in battle with the giants of Athena called to the aid of the gods of Hercules, but she also excelled. Hyginus tells a story that after the death of Epaphus Zeus with Athena, Apollo and Artemis thrown into Tartarus the Titans are driven by the hero.
Other details of the battle with the giants depicted on the shield of the statue of Athena Parthenos. In the tragedy of Euripides' Ion "Athenian women discussing this picture: Athena holding a shield with Gorgon on it opposes Enkelada. Also Athena drove the chariot with a pair of horses against Enkelada, and when he fled, fell upon him the island of Sicily. P Pallas Athena tore the skin and covered her own body. Callimachus emphasizes caring Athens on their horses after the battle.