EILEITHYIA was the goddess of childbirth. She was sometimes worshipped as twin Eileithyiai. She was an important cult goddess with a number of shrines around Greece. Her cult centre was the town of Amnisos in Krete (Crete), the reputed place of her birth.

What is Eileithyia known for?

EILEITHYIA (Ilithyia) was the goddess of childbirth and labour pains. According to some there were two Eileithyiai (Eileithyiae)--one who furthered birth and one who protracted the labour. Her name means "she who comes to aid" or "relieve" from the Greek word elêluthyia.

What was Athena's importance?

Athena, also referred to as Athene, is a very important goddess of many things. She is goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill.