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Athene

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Noun

1. athena, athene, pallas, pallas athena, pallas athene

(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva

2. athene, genus athene

a genus of Strigidae

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Athene

see synonyms of athene
noun
Greek mythology
a virgin goddess of wisdom, practical skills, and prudent warfare. She was born, fully armed, from the head of Zeus
. Also called: Pallas Athena, Pallas. Roman counterpart: Minerva

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Athene

see synonyms of athene
noun
Greek Mythology
the goddess of wisdom, skills, and warfare: identified with the Roman Minerva
also Aˈthene (əθini; ət hēnē)

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Athene

see synonyms of athene
n.
Greek Mythology
The goddess of wisdom, the practical arts, and warfare, and the protector of cities, especially Athens.

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