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pallas athene

Pallas Athene holds a spear and an owl in a classical temple.

Definition

Proper noun 1. (Greek Mythology) The goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, handicrafts, and prudent counsel; the protector of the city of Athens. * In classical mythology, Pallas Athene (often called Athena) sprang fully grown and armored from the head of Zeus. She is a virgin goddess and a key figure in many Greek myths, including the story of the naming of Athens and the Odyssey.

Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The Parthenon was built in honor of Pallas Athene.
    • In Homer's epic, Pallas Athene acts as a divine guide and protector for Odysseus.
    • The myth describes Pallas Athene winning the patronage of Athens by offering its people the olive tree.
Advanced Usage
  • "Pallas": Often used alone as a shortened, poetic name for the goddess.
    • The temple was dedicated to Pallas.
  • "Athene": The Greek name form, commonly used in historical and literary contexts.
    • The festival of Panathenaea was held in honor of Athene.
Variants and Related Words
  • Athena (n): The most common Anglicized form of the goddess's name.
  • Minerva (n): Her direct counterpart in Roman mythology.
  • Palladian (adj): Pertaining to Pallas Athene or the classical architectural style inspired by her.
  • Athenaeum (n): Originally a temple of Athene; now refers to a literary or scientific club or library.
Synonyms
  • Athena: The standard English equivalent.
  • Minerva: The Roman equivalent goddess.
  • The Grey-Eyed Goddess: A common epithet.
  • Goddess of Wisdom: A descriptive synonym.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "A gift from Athena": Refers to something representing great wisdom or strategic value, alluding to her gifts to humanity (like the olive tree).
    • His ingenious solution felt like a gift from Athena.
  • "Under the aegis of Athena": Means under the protection or sponsorship of wisdom and strategic power. (The aegis was her magical breastplate).
    • The project proceeded under the aegis of Athena, facing no major obstacles.
pallas athene

Pallas Athene holds a spear and an owl in a classical temple.

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

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