athene | ||
1. | [ noun ] (Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva | |
Synonyms: | Pallas Pallas_Athena pallas_athene Athena | |
Related terms: | Greek_deity Greek_mythology | |
2. | [ noun ] (biology,zoology) a genus of Strigidae | |
Synonyms: | genus_Athene | |
Related terms: | bird_genus Strigidae little_owl | |
Similar spelling: |
Aten attune Athena at_home atone Athan |