The Myth of Athens begins with Athena (also known as the Roman god Minerva) and Poseidon (god of the seas, Neptune). Athena and Poseidon both wanted to be the protectors of Athens. To keep the two from arguing, a man named Kekrops was pronounced as an arbitrator. The two gods, Athena and Poseidon, had to create something valuable for Athens. Poseidon created a well (though many sources say he gave the city the horse) and Athena created the olive tree. In the end it was the olive tree which won out as a symbol of peace and prosperity, and Athens was thenceforth named after the Goddess Athena, and Kekrops became the first king of Athens