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Athena

Syllabification: (A·the·na)
Pronunciation: /əˈTHēnə/
(also Athene /-nē/)
Greek Mythology
Definition of Athena
  • the patron goddess of Athens, worshiped as the goddess of wisdom, handicrafts, and warfare. She is often allegorized into a personification of wisdom. Also called Pallas.Identified with the Roman goddess Minerva.

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