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Athena

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A·the·na  (-thn) also A·the·ne (-n)
n. Greek Mythology
The goddess of wisdom, the practical arts, and warfare, and the protectress of cities, especially Athens.
Athena [əˈθiːnə], Athene [əˈθiːnɪ]
n
(Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth 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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Noun1.AthenaAthena - (Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
Athene, Pallas, Pallas Athena, Pallas Athene
Greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks
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Athena [əˈθiːnə] Athene [əˈθiːnɪ‘] n → Atena
Athena [əˈθiːnə] Athene [əˈθiːnɪ‘] n → Atena


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It tells how all creatures, and even the gods themselves, are subject to the will of Aphrodite, saving only Artemis, Athena, and Hestia; how Zeus to humble her pride of power caused her to love a mortal, Anchises; and how the goddess visited the hero upon Mt.
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