I did not realize I skipped this one until I just now so that's why these are out of order.
This morning we walked up to the Acropolis. We got to see the Parthenon! We also saw this olive tree that was "planted by Athena." Whatever. There was a competition between Athena and Poseidon to find out what the people were going to name their city. Athena planted an olive tree and Poseidon gave them water. The people voted. There was one more woman than men. The vote was biased, and Athena won. The women never got to vote again. Anyways, this is why Athens is called Athens.
When we left, we went to Mars Hill. This is where Paul spoke to the Athenians in Acts 17. Dr. Johnson read this passage while we were up there. It has a whole other meaning to me now.
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