The origin and the end of Knights of the Zodiac is the defense of the goddess Athena, in any of his reincarnations, against the forces of evil. It is the main line of the series that has conquered a legion of followers since the late 80s.
Thus, there are thousands of models who have wanted to honor Athena through the art of cosplay. One of them is the French Smika, a fan of anime series in general, but more of the Knights of the Zodiac.
On his Devianart page we can see her in the white suit of Saori Kido, the closest reincarnation of Athena, with her staff in her right hand and the Aegis shield in her left, as well as impressive golden wings.
Smika gives her particular touch, wearing a more cropped suit, chest armor, and hair more purple than usual, which makes her an exquisite version of the character.
The model has shared several photos of her imitating Athena, including one with Hades to remember the mythical confrontation between the two gods.
Athena’s story in Knights of the Zodiac
Created by Masami Kurumada for the Knights of the Zodiac, Athena, reincarnated as Saori Kido, is a teenager who made her appearance in the manga in chapter 3, and in the anime in episode 1.
Conscious of his mission, Saori goes from being a despot girl to a humble and loving leader, with an unbreakable will and tremendous fighting spirit.
This, according to Saint Seiya Wiki, “It prevents her from giving up even in the most difficult moments, where even her life is put at risk.”
Saori has always sought peaceful solutions to conflicts, but when it is up to him to go to war, he sacrifices himself until the final term is achieved.